# Radical Rescue Gliders Thees 'Swarming Micro Air' Vehicles are Lines of Vision in Disasters By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarming-micro-air-vehicle References: [robots.net](http://robots.net/article/3135.html) & [sti.epfl.ch](http://sti.epfl.ch/) The planet has dished out many recent instances of earthquakes, hurricanes and floods, and to insure civilization has a shot at surviving the extreme effects of global warming, the 'Swarming Micro Air' Vehicle Network has arrived for backup. These sophisticated [battery-powered flying robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-pro) will be able to get clear lines of vision while avoiding ruined terrain. Communicating within the 'Swarming Micro Air' Vehicle Network will involve a sharing of photographic, video and [GPS data](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-matrice-400). Now able to stay in flight for just 30 minutes, these airborne robots are getting lighter, cheaper, smarter and will efficiently carry out a [rescue mission](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vita-bladeless). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Swarming Micro Air Vehicles:** The development of Swarming Micro Air Vehicles presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in search and rescue operations during natural disasters. - **Photographic, Video, and GPS Data Sharing:** The trend of sharing photographic, video, and GPS data within the Swarming Micro Air Vehicle Network opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in data analytics and real-time situational awareness. - **Advancements in Battery-powered Flying Robots:** The advancements in battery-powered flying robots, with increased flight time and improved capabilities, create opportunities for disruptive innovation in various industries such as aerial photography, surveillance, and delivery services. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Search and Rescue:** The use of Swarming Micro Air Vehicles can revolutionize the search and rescue industry by enabling faster and more efficient operations in disaster-stricken areas. - **Data Analytics:** The sharing of photographic, video, and GPS data within the Swarming Micro Air Vehicle Network presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in data analytics, enabling better decision-making and resource allocation during emergencies. - **Aerial Technology:** The advancements in battery-powered flying robots open up new possibilities for disruptive innovation in industries such as aerial photography, surveillance, and delivery services by enabling more cost-effective and versatile aerial operations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Extreme-Heat Firefighting Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firedrone-by-empa.md) - [Automated Search Rescue Crafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zelim-guardian.md) - [Danger-Embracing Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dangerembracing-underwater-drones.md) - [Flame-Resistant Firefighting Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefighting-drones.md) - [Autonomous Cargo Gliders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-glider.md) - [Miniature Flying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-robot.md) - [Carbon-Caged Mapping Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mapping-drone.md) - [Bird-Diverting Robotic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-system.md) - [Blade-Free First Responder Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ems-drone.md)