# Autonomous Beach Lifeguards The Amphibious Joint Lifeguard UAV Helps Provide Aid to Those in Need By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beach-lifeguard References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/10/25/the-baywatch-inspired-drone/) The Amphibious Joint Lifeguard UAV is designed to be an additional piece of equipment that can be utilized by [beach lifeguards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vita-bladeless) in order to help maintain safety on coastlines. The Amphibious Joint Lifeguard UAV can be used as a [warning system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poolert-s) to let swimmers know when they're traveling too far out from the coast. If a person is drowning, the Amphibious Joint Lifeguard UAV can spring into lifesaving action and dive straight into the water to provide a [floatation device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-buoy). Moreover, it can be laid on to bring the person back to the shore for additional CPR, if required. The Amphibious Joint Lifeguard UAV beach lifeguard unit is the design work of Sarsenbek Hazken and winner of the Red Dot Design Award for 2016. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Autonomous Beach Lifeguards:** The Amphibious Joint Lifeguard UAV is a disruptive innovation opportunity that can revolutionize beach safety by providing additional aid to lifeguards. - **Safety Warning Systems:** The use of warning systems in the form of UAVs can disrupt the beach safety industry by alerting swimmers when they are too far from the coast. - **Lifesaving Drones:** The integration of drones as lifesaving tools presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the beach and rescue industry to improve response time and save lives. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beach Safety:** The beach safety industry could benefit from autonomous lifeguard systems that provide additional assistance to lifeguards. - **UAV Manufacturing:** Autonomous beach lifeguard systems can create opportunities for UAV manufacturers to develop specialized drones for beach rescue operations. - **Search and Rescue:** The search and rescue industry could adopt drone technology to enhance their operations, improving their ability to locate and save individuals in distress at sea. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Propelling Controlled Buoys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usafe.md) - [Danger-Embracing Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dangerembracing-underwater-drones.md) - [Automated Search Rescue Crafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zelim-guardian.md) - [Gargantuan Digital Lifeguards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-safety-initiative.md) - [Lifesaving Swimming Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-vest.md) - [Waterproof Self-Flying Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-aqua-drone.md) - [Flying Aquatic Maintenance Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaair-integrated-drone.md) - [Virtual Lifeguard Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coral-smart-pool-mylo.md) - [Next-Gen Wildfire Rescue Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefly-x01-fire-rescue-drone.md)