Avalanche Search and Rescue

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This drone, named Horus, assists in avalanche search and rescue missions despite its small size. It features a transceiver with visual and audio feedback from a GoPro camera; fluid reservoirs in blue and green hold fluids for marking purposes. The red ball valve is normally closed but has a through hole for areas already searched. If a signal is detected, the drone releases fluid to create an aiding blue circle. Other potential applications of this drone include creating glow-in-the-dark paths for evacuations or using night vision goggles with "invisible" fluids. A metal detector could replace the transceiver for landmine clearance purposes. The single 3D-printed design reduces complexity compared to traditional manufacturing methods.