AI drones to help prevent drownings
French authorities are testing drones equipped with artificial intelligence technology to detect individuals at risk of drowning and automatically deploy life buoys to them, aiming to reduce the number of drownings that have increased following successive heatwaves since May. The project, led by the company "InstaDrone," intends to expand surveillance operations along the Mediterranean coast, pending licensing approval by summer 2027. This initiative seeks to enhance safety on beaches and reduce reliance on human lifeguards. The drones utilize thermal cameras and analyze swimmers' behavior to identify abnormal situations and send life buoys automatically, with lifeguards being trained to use the technology. The system's cost is approximately 2,000 euros per month, occurring in the context of rising drowning incidents and the challenges posed by patrol shortages during peak periods.
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