A person has gone missing in Martell Forest outside of Lafayette. Search teams are being sent out within the hour and they have an idea where the person is but they may have moved. The subject is expected to be found soon. In order to assist the search teams, a DJI M600 is chosen with a Flir XT2 sensor attached.
Operation:
Using a quadcopter for this operation will help to search specified areas more closely as opposed to a fixed-wing which will require large sweeps. Since the person is likely to be found soon, the quadcopter will allow quick movements and scanning around the area they are most likely to be. With a 35 minute flight time, the M600 will stay in the air for an extended period of time and reduces the time that it is not in the air assisting the rescue team. The M600 is also capable of holding a large payload allowing the sensor to be mounted. These factors on top of its solid wind resistance make the M600 a good choice for this operation. The XT2 sensor was chosen due to its thermal capabilities. The thermal sensor will be able to pick up the target quickly and relay their location to the rescue teams. It has a 4k camera and a large range of zoom that will allow clear and accurate imaging. In the area of Martell Forest, there is light rain and low winds. This will not cause a huge issue for the M600 because of its high wind resistance. Flying at roughly 400 feet, there will not be an issue with the high traffic of manned aircraft going in and out of the Purdue airport. A few towers are nearby at a few hundred feet that need to be monitored and observed to avoid collision in the case of flying while looking down.
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