# Spatial Imaging Rescue Apps The UAV Toolkit App Helps First Responders Access Navigation Imagery By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-05-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toolkit-app References: [techtimes](http://www.techtimes.com/articles/156301/20160505/new-mapping-app-help-first-responders-navigate-during-natural-disasters.htm) & [play.google](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=foam.uavtoolkit&hl=en_GB) A group of scientists working out of the [University of Exeter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-emergency-response-app) have developed the UAV Toolkit app, which is designed to make it easier for emergency and first-responders to get all the navigation assistance that they require in the event of some sort of crisis or disaster. The app makes use of the kind of on-board sensors that are already a common feature on most smartphones. It then goes about generating high-tech spatial data when the smartphone device is attached to an [airborne drone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vita-bladeless), by [capturing photos and images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Eagleview) depending on the programmed specifications. This particular app is a fine example of community-based mapping and navigation, something that could be used in first responder and military settings as well to save lives and minimize human tragedy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Community-based Mapping:** Opportunity to develop apps and solutions that utilize community-generated spatial data for various industries such as emergency response and military. - **Mobile Sensor Technology:** Potential for developing innovative applications that leverage smartphone sensors for capturing spatial data and imagery, benefiting industries like navigation and disaster management. - **Drone-assisted Navigation:** Opportunity to create advanced navigation systems using drones and mobile devices, enabling efficient and accurate navigation in emergency and crisis situations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Emergency Response:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing apps and technologies that enhance coordination, mapping, and navigation for emergency responders during crises and disasters. - **Military:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the military sector by leveraging community-based mapping and drone-assisted navigation to improve operational efficiency and decision-making. - **Navigation:** Opportunity to create disruptive navigation solutions integrating mobile sensors and drone-assisted imaging to provide accurate and real-time navigation guidance in various industries such as transportation and logistics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personalized Emergency Response Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-emergency-response-app.md) - [Aviation-Centric Facial Imaging Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facial-imaging-app.md) - [Portable Urban Mapping Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threedimensional-spatial-data.md) - [Blade-Free First Responder Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ems-drone.md) - [Mobile 3D Scanning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realityscan.md) - [Extreme-Heat Firefighting Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firedrone-by-empa.md) - [AR Space Agency Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-nasa-app.md) - [Debris-Reporting Wildlife Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/debrireporting-wildlife-app.md) - [Carbon-Caged Mapping Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mapping-drone.md)