The Next Generation of ADIAT We are excited to announce that a new version of the Automated Drone Image Analysis Tool (ADIAT) is now available for public use. Originally released in 2019, ADIAT is an open source platform and set of computer vision algorithms that can be used to identify areas of interest in images from UAVs. This latest release includes a revamped user interface, significant performance improvements, a new detection algorithm, and advanced features to enhance...
Austin, TX – March 1, 2024 – In response to the devastation caused by the wildfires in the Texas Panhandle, Texas Search and Rescue (TEXSAR) will deploy a team to support our fellow Texans. They will deliver supplies and support local agencies on the ground. TEXSAR volunteers will tackle whatever need the requesting agencies have of them TEXSAR volunteers are committed to service above self as Texans Helping Texans. Donations are needed to make their service possible;...
What an incredible experience! We don’t have a new vehicle, but we have thousands of new friends, reminders of how appreciated TEXSAR and its volunteers are, and increased awareness about search and rescue and TEXSAR’s critical mission. That is definitely a win. For all that, and more, everyone at TEXSAR is appreciative of Land Rover and its partners for all that they do for nonprofits. To our volunteers, our community members, the agencies we work with, and dedicated supporters – thank...
TEXSAR has been selected as one of the top TWO finalists in the Search and Rescue category for the Land Rover Defender Service Awards! We made it this far – BECAUSE OF YOU! Thank you for showing up for TEXSAR! Thank you for your support, votes, sharing, outreach, and everything it took to get us across that finish line! It was incredibly humbling to see our community, supporters, and Texas rally around our team for this opportunity. We’ve been invited to an...
TEXSAR is thrilled to announce, we have been selected as one of the top five finalists for the Land Rover Defender Service Awards in the Search, Rescue & Emergency Support Services Category – Presented by PELICAN. Beginning September 15th, TEXSAR will participate in an online voting contest against four other SAR groups for the title. Please vote, and help us win! If we are the winner, we will win a $100K Land Rover Defender for field operations that is outfitted and wrapped for TEXSAR, with an...
The response to an incident involving people who are lost, missing, or endangered frequently involves a search and rescue (or SAR) mission. Incidents such as these are frequently (but not always) related to recreational outings, criminal activity, medical issues, or disasters. Let’s take a look at a few different situation types that may call for a SAR mission! One classic example of a scenario that warrants a search and rescue operation is the response effort to a natural disaster, such as...
