Viettel deploys drones for relief in Thai Nguyen during historic floods

Faced with severe flooding that has caused deep inundation in Nga My commune (Thai Nguyen province), the team of Viettel Post - a member of the Military Industry-Telecoms Group (Viettel) quickly deployed a specialized drone system to transport relief goods to people in isolated areas.

Viettel Post staff quickly discussed the plan to use drones to transport relief goods to people in areas isolated by floods. (Photo: Duc Tho)

In the area flooded up to 2 meters deep, with 5 hamlets and more than 1,000 households isolated, moving by rescue boat is difficult due to the lack of safe entrance. Viettel has mobilized a technical team and a high-tech drone system to transport necessities and guide boats to rescue, while also supporting people with safe travel directions.

On October 8-9, the drone made 200 deliveries of essential supplies (equivalent to 5 tons of goods) and 30 navigational trips, helping rescuers determine the fastest route to reach deeply flooded areas.

Notably, late at night on October 8, upon receiving the news, the support team urgently flew a drone over the flooded area to promptly bring medicine and necessities to a family with a 4-month-old baby with a high fever and convulsions.

The drones have a maximum flight range of 5km, an operating altitude of 100m, a maximum payload of 50kg, and are capable of operating continuously 24/7 thanks to a quick charging and battery replacement mechanism. Each trip takes only 5 minutes to complete the transport mission.

Viettel representative said that the application of drones not only helps shorten the time to reach isolated people, but also demonstrates the Group's efforts in applying technology to serve the community, especially in emergency situations due to natural disasters.

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Source: https://nhandan.vn/viettel-trien-khai-drone-cuu-tro-tai-thai-nguyen-trong-mua-lu-lich-su-post914175.html