
Rescue drone hits beaches designed to save lives as a flying lifebuoy
Fox News
Imagine you’re at the beach when you spot a swimmer in trouble a little over half a mile away. Throwing a lifebuoy that far is impossible, but flying one out?
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In an emergency, rescuers can launch the TY-3R drone, which speeds across the water at an impressive 29 mph. It boasts a communication range of over 0.68 miles and can land on the water’s surface.
The drone then serves as a floating device for the distressed swimmer, supporting up to two adults. A rescuer follows on a watercraft to complete the rescue.













