Tatung University develops WiMAX android tablet operated R/C helicopters

Researchers at the Tatung University, Taiwan, have developed a remote controlled helicopter. This new technology has been specifically developed for organizations involved in air crash rescue work and disaster management techniques. These specially designed helicopters will be fitted with relevant software and video cameras and the entire system will be managed by WiMAX android tablet systems and hand phones.

Remote-controlled helicopter

In areas, such as deep forests, swamps and high mountainous regions, it is very difficult for rescue operators to reach on time to save lives. So, the idea behind creating these remote control helicopters is to be able to access difficult terrains that cannot be accessed easily by ground forces.

These video camera enabled remote control helicopters will give the rescue staff on ground a real time picture of the crash site and that will aid them chalk out an efficient rescue plan. Hsu Chau-yun, Dean of the Research and Development wing at the Tatung University, is leading the program and hopes that the new technology will redefine the concept of air disaster management.

The University procured five remote control helicopters from Germany in the year 2010. These helicopters were fitted with requisite equipment so that they could receive WiMAX signals. Equipped with state-of-the-art video cameras, these helicopters have a monitoring range of about 3 kilometers.

Via: TaiwanToday