Imagine you’re at the beach when you spot a swimmer in trouble a little over half a mile away. Throwing a lifebuoy that far is impossible, but flying one out? That’s where the TY-3R Flying Lifebuoy drone comes in, a brilliant innovation from Chinese drone company Didiok Makings. This device is a lifesaver, combining the quick flight of a quadcopter with the buoyancy of a lifebuoy.
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How the Flying Lifebuoy drone works
In an emergency, rescuers can launch the TY-3R drone, which speeds across the water at an impressive 29 mph. It boasts a communication range of over 0.68 miles and can land on the water’s surface.
The drone then serves as a floating device for the distressed swimmer, supporting up to two adults. A rescuer follows on a watercraft to complete the rescue.
Credit: Didiok Makings
Credit: Didiok Makings
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Tech specs and features of the rescue drone
The TY-3R is lightweight, under 11 pounds, and durable. Its IP68 waterproof rating means it can be submerged up to 3.3 feet for 30 minutes. After the rescue, a button push autonomously sends the drone back to its launch point. For safety, the TY-3R’s motors shut off upon landing, and it has screens over its propellers to protect swimmers.
Credit: Didiok Makings
Availability of the Flying Lifebuoy drone
The TY-3R, available for US$11,803 on the Didiok Makings website, is unique in its approach to water rescues. Unlike other drones, which drop separate flotation devices, the TY-3R itself becomes the flotation device.
Credit: Didiok Makings
Kurt’s key takeaways
In a world where technology sometimes distances us, it’s heartening to see innovations like the TY-3R Flying Lifebuoy bring us closer to safety and each other. It reminds us that sometimes, the most advanced technology is the one that saves lives in the simplest of ways.
What challenges do you foresee for remote-operated rescue devices like the TY-3R Flying Lifebuoy? Let us know in the comments below.
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