Search and Rescue Thermal Camera Drone
October 6, 2025
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Thermal Camera
MLX90640 32x24 pixel thermal array sensor, detects heat signatures.
Image Processing
Highlight temperature anomalies, detect humans in low visibility, log hotspot locations.
Autonomous Search
Grid pattern coverage, pause on detection, mark GPS coordinates.
Ground Station
Live thermal feed, temperature overlay, waypoint marking, emergency alert.
Field Test
Successfully detect person from 20m altitude, works in complete darkness.