What was the initial emergency reported by the hiker?

• Lost and injured on a mountain.

• Lost and lightheaded on Wasatch Mountain.

• Lost and out of water on a trail.

• Lost and unable to find the trailhead.

How has drone technology impacted search and rescue operations?

• It has increased the number of search and rescue call-outs.

• It has reduced the search time by half.

• It has replaced the need for ground teams.

• It has made search and rescue efforts more expensive.

What key information is gathered to plan a search and rescue operation after the initial call?

• The patient's medical history and insurance details.

• The type of drone available and weather forecast.

• The patient's last known location, appearance, and behavior patterns.

• The number of available volunteers and their experience levels.

What is a crucial step before launching a drone for a search and rescue mission?

• Conducting a pre-flight check to ensure all systems are ready.

• Notifying local air traffic control of the drone's flight path.

• Ensuring the drone has enough battery for the entire day.

• Calibrating the drone's compass with a magnetic field.

During a drone search operation, what is the primary role of the searcher/data technician?

• To physically navigate the terrain and locate the patient.

• To maintain constant contact with the ground team.

• To direct the drone pilot and adjust camera settings based on screen view.

• To manage the drone's battery life and flight duration.

What was the patient's initial condition when located?

• Injured and unable to move

• Ambulatory but unable to descend

• Unconscious and in critical condition

• Suffering from hypothermia

Where was the patient located?

• Inside a cave

• On a mountain peak

• In the foothills north of a cave

• At the base of a waterfall

What is the drone's primary role after the ground team establishes communication and contact with the patient?

• To return to base for recharging

• To transition from a search role to a support role

• To directly extract the patient

• To provide medical assistance

Why is the drone's "eyes on the situation" capability invaluable for Incident Command?

• To entertain the team during downtime

• To provide real-time visual assessment of the ground situation

• To replace the need for ground teams

• To guide the patient directly to safety without human interaction

How quickly was the patient located by the drone team after their arrival?

• Within 30 minutes

• Within 1 hour

• Within 14 minutes

• Within 5 minutes