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Emergency Double-Rotor Drones

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The 'Alvix' Drone Can be Kept in a Pack Until Needed

— February 28, 2018 — Tech
Partaking in adventure sport such as mountain climbing or snowboarding can be somewhat dangerous if you go at it along, so the 'Alvix' drone has been created as a way to stay safe when heading out in the great outdoors.

Featuring a design that can be compacted and kept in your pack, the drone is ultra-small in size and packs a dual-rotor design that can be used for elevating it upwards into the sky if an emergency strikes. The top section of the unit it outfitted with a flare that can be used to alert emergency services of your whereabouts, while the incorporated sound beacon help to add an auditory alert

The 'Alvix' drone is the design work of Yu Ling Lien and Jia Xin Liu.


Image Credit: Yanko Design
Trend Themes
1. Dual-rotor Drones - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more compact and portable drones with dual-rotor designs for emergency situations in adventure sports.
2. Compact Drone Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create smaller and collapsible drone designs that can be easily carried in backpacks for outdoor activities.
3. Emergency Beacon Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore advanced alert systems like integrated flares and sound beacons in drones to improve outdoor safety.
Industry Implications
1. Adventure Sports Equipment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop drones specifically designed for adventure sports to enhance safety and emergency response capabilities.
2. Outdoor Gear Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with drone designers to create specialized pockets or compartments in outdoor gear for easy drone storage and access.
3. Emergency Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Adopt and integrate dual-rotor drones with emergency beacons to enhance search and rescue operations in remote or hazardous environments.
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