A natural disaster can strike at any time. For search and rescue teams, the first hours after the event are critical and the ability to gain situational awareness by gathering information quickly and efficiently is key to saving lives. The Center for Robot-Assisted Search & Rescue (CRASAR) shows how they collected aerial images to create vital GIS maps of the aftermath of Hurricane Ian to guide first responders in their efforts to find people in need of rescue faster than ever before .

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