KEEL Series UAVs: Pioneers in Aerial Earthquake Rescue

Disasters strike without warning, but technology brings hope.

Recently, frequent earthquakes around the world have left devastation in their wake. Every cry for help beneath the rubble tugs at the heart. As the golden 72-hour rescue window ticks away, collapsed roads, disrupted signals, and drastically altered terrain make traditional rescue efforts difficult. ZHTAero remains committed to using technology as wings, harnessing powerful innovations to offer hope from the skies.

Life Detection: Never Giving Up on Hope

Thanks to its modular design, the KEEL Drone is highly versatile—capable of carrying a loudspeaker, searchlight, thermal imaging camera, and more, all in one mission. Without needing to contact the rubble, it can detect life signs from a distance and during nighttime. Ground control can monitor real-time footage, receive GPS positioning, and communicate directly with victims to understand their condition, improving both rescue precision and efficiency while minimizing risks to rescue personnel.

The quadcopter drone can be deployed in just one minute and reach the site within two minutes. With a 5kg payload, it offers a 60-minute flight time and cruises at 10–15 m/s (36–54 km/h), balancing speed and stability (max horizontal speed: 30 m/s). Each mission can cover a core disaster area of 2.5–3 km²—about half the surface area of West Lake in Hangzhou.

Crossing Obstacles to Deliver Emergency Supplies Precisely

The KEEL Mini excels in agility and mobility. Within just 10 minutes, it can be equipped and dispatched to deliver supplies 15 km away. Equipped with an AI-recognition pod and intelligent drop system, it accurately delivers emergency materials directly into the hands of trapped survivors. KEEL Mini also supports fleet operation, allowing for rapid, multi-point, carpet-style supply drops. This not only addresses urgent needs but also buys valuable time for follow-up rescue missions.

The KEEL Max heavy-lift drone defies terrain and road limitations. It can fly over cracks and fissures to deliver vital supplies—such as food, medicine, and drinking water—to disaster zones. With 100 kg payload, it can fly for up to 30 minutes, transporting heavier and more supplies in a single mission.

Communications and Lighting: Illuminating Hope in the Darkness

KEEL UAVs can carry a communications relay, building a disaster-zone communications hub from 300 meters above ground, enabling seamless voice/video/data connectivity across a 20 km² area.

Alternatively, KEEL can be equipped with a tethered cable system connected to a ground power station, supporting a high-intensity 108,000-lumen searchlight that provides vertical illumination of 500 lux across a 6,000-meter diameter. Powered continuously by the ground unit, it enables 24-hour uninterrupted aerial lighting operations—delivering crucial visibility for nighttime rescue during the golden hours.

Every second saved during disaster response increases the chance of survival. ZHT Technology will continue pushing the boundaries of rescue with innovation, letting the warmth of technology light the path through the rubble.