Viettel deploys drones to help flood victims in Thai Nguyen

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

In the area flooded up to 2m 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 high-tech drone system to transport necessities and guide boats to rescue, while also supporting people with safe travel directions.

On October 8-9, Viettel's drones carried out 200 deliveries of essential supplies (equivalent to 5 tons of goods) and 30 navigation missions, helping rescue forces determine the fastest route to 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 essential supplies to the family of a 4-month-old baby with a high fever and convulsions.

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

Viettel representative said that the application of drones in relief work 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.

Source: https://cand.com.vn/doi-song/viettel-trien-khai-drone-cuu-tro-dong-bao-vung-lu-thai-nguyen-i784127/