TY - JFULL AU - S. P. Yeong and L. M. King and S. S. Dol PY - 2015/3/ TI - A Review on Marine Search and Rescue Operations Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles T2 - International Journal of Marine and Environmental Sciences SP - 395 EP - 399 VL - 9 SN - 1307-6892 UR - https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10001953 PU - World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology NX - Open Science Index 98, 2015 N2 - There have been rigorous research and development of unmanned aerial vehicles in the field of search and rescue (SAR) operation recently. UAVs reduce unnecessary human risks while assisting rescue efforts through aerial imagery, topographic mapping and emergency delivery. The application of UAVs in offshore and nearshore marine SAR missions is discussed in this paper. Projects that integrate UAV technology into their systems are introduced to highlight the great advantages and capabilities of UAVs. Scenarios where UAVs could provide invaluable assistance are also suggested. ER -