# Lifesaving Bazookas The Longreach Buoyancy Deployment System Gives You a Shot of Life By Summer Luu | Published 2010-10-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longreach-buoyancy-deployment-system References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/10/05/lifesaver-bazooka/) & [jamesdysonaward.org](http://www.jamesdysonaward.org/Projects) The Longreach Buoyancy Deployment System is a gadget in development that shoots out a [buoyant life preserver](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-tubes) towards people stranded in the water. It is designed for a more rapid form of help when people are in need, and can reach a distance of up to 150 meters. It is also equipped with Para-Flares for [night-time illumination](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumitwin-dl700) and vision. The goal of the Longreach Bouyancy Deployment System is to significantly reduce the number of drownings at sea. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rapid-response Rescue:** The Longreach Buoyancy Deployment System is an example of a rapid-response rescue trend that aims to provide immediate help to people in distress. - **Advanced Water Safety:** The development of the Longreach Buoyancy Deployment System aligns with the advanced water safety trend that seeks to improve lifesaving technologies and techniques. - **Night-time Visibility:** The inclusion of Para-Flares in the Longreach Buoyancy Deployment System addresses the trend of enhancing night-time visibility for rescue operations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Maritime Safety:** The Longreach Buoyancy Deployment System has potential applications in the maritime safety industry, where innovative tools and technologies are necessary to prevent drowning incidents. - **Search and Rescue:** The rapid deployment capability of the Longreach Buoyancy Deployment System makes it relevant to the search and rescue industry, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The Longreach Buoyancy Deployment System can cater to the outdoor recreation industry, providing an added layer of safety and peace of mind for water-based activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Propelling Controlled Buoys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usafe.md) - [Under-Arm Rescue Floatation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ua80-evolution-vest.md) - [Lifesaving Swimming Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-vest.md) - [Compact Smart Buoys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-buoy.md) - [Plastic Bottle Lifejackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bot-lifejacket.md) - [Connected Pool Safety Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifebuoy-bcone.md) - [Self-Surfacing Fishing Traps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ropeless-riser.md) - [Flatpack Oceanic Lifeboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-and-rescue-lifeboat.md) - [Inflatable Hydrofoil Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-blowfish.md)