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An AI-powered drone with thermal imaging located two hikers in Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales, within five hours after they strayed off a walking track. This marked the first use of the FRNSW drone’s AI detection system for rescuing missing persons.

Two hikers in their 20s were rescued within five hours in Kosciuszko National Park using an AI-powered drone equipped with thermal imaging and a mobile phone red light by Fire and Rescue NSW. They had veered off a walking track near Jindabyne and were reported missing after failing to return to a rendezvous point.

Two hikers lost in Kosciuszko National Park near Jindabyne were rescued within five hours using an AI-powered drone equipped with thermal imaging and a mobile phone red light. Fire and Rescue NSW described the mission as first-of-its-kind.

Waterford Fire Department uses a new thermal imaging drone to detect hidden fire hazards like smoldering attics and collapsing roofs during active fires. The drone provides real-time heat signature data through smoke, helping commanders direct crews and avoid dangerous conditions.

Three boaters were rescued after their canoe capsized near Cooglers Island off Florida’s Gulf Coast north of Tampa. The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office used thermal imaging and an airboat to locate and bring the stranded individuals to safety.

A study published in Nature suggests that viewing a childlike version of one's face can enhance the vividness of childhood memories. Additionally, the article highlights concerns about AI disease-prediction models being trained on questionable data and the use of thermal imaging to detect night-flying birds.