Public Safety / Search & Rescue

Find faster. Reach further. Bring them home.

Thermal SAR aircraft, heavy-lift delivery drones, and mapping systems for Canadian SAR teams — wilderness, water, avalanche, and urban disaster operations.

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Formerly RMUS Canada — Authorized Canadian dealer

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Why agencies deploy with us

The operational advantage

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Faster target identification

Thermal imaging detects heat signatures at long range — through foliage, at night, and in low-visibility weather.

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Safer access to dangerous terrain

Drones reach cliffs, ice shelves, water hazards, and unstable terrain that's unsafe for ground teams.

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Wide-area search efficiency

Cover kilometres in minutes with grid-search missions, automated mapping, and BVLOS waypoint sweeps.

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Live streaming to command

Real-time feeds let multi-agency teams coordinate, share intel, and shorten search times.

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Heavy-lift supply delivery

FlyCart 30 delivers medical kits, AEDs, ropes, and radios to stranded victims in ravines, cliffs, and flood zones.

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Fly when helicopters can't

Operate safely at night in hazardous terrain — for teams without rotorcraft night-flight capability.

SAR operator at trailhead with Parrot ANAFI USA in open Pelican case on pickup tailgate, boreal forest

How we help SAR teams

Cutting search time on every callout

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Mission profile review

Map your search areas, terrain, and response distances to scope thermal aircraft, heavy-lift delivery, and beyond-visual-line-of-sight pathways.

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Live SAR exercise

Demo thermal target detection, autonomous grid search, and payload delivery on a realistic search scenario.

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SAR network intros

Connections to Canadian SAR teams and Coast Guard auxiliaries already deploying the platforms in the field.

Recommended platforms

SAR aircraft, ground robots & thermal payloads

NDAA / Blue UAS thermal aircraft (Parrot ANAFI USA/UKR, Teal 2, Inspired Flight IF800), Boston Dynamics Spot and Unitree quadrupeds, plus DJI Zenmuse H30T, Workswell and NextVision thermal payloads — supported by Transport Canada SFOC and BVLOS pathways.

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Parrot ANAFI USA and DJI Matrice 4TD staged on a Pelican case in a Canadian hangar with a clipboard flight log

Compliance & regulatory

Cleared to fly. Cleared to deploy.

Transport Canada RPAS Advanced Operations & BVLOS pathways
NDAA Section 848 compliant aircraft options (Parrot, Teal, Inspired Flight)
Site survey, airspace authorization, and SFOC support included
Authorized Canadian dealer — full warranty, training, and integration support

FAQ

Common questions

Which drone is best for ground search and rescue?

The DJI Matrice 400 with Zenmuse H30T thermal is the current standard for Canadian SAR — long endurance, IP55, and 25 km range with relay. Parrot ANAFI USA is the leading NDAA alternative for sensitive deployments.

Can drones drop supplies to victims?

Yes — the DJI FlyCart 30 carries up to 40 kg, includes a winch mode for vertical drops, and operates in IP55 weather conditions. Used for medical kits, AEDs, ropes, food, and water in inaccessible terrain.

Do you support volunteer SAR teams (CASARA, ground SAR)?

Yes — Remote Robotic supports CASARA, provincial ground-SAR associations, and municipal SAR units with training, equipment, and Transport Canada SFOC support tailored to volunteer-team budgets.

Are NDAA / Blue UAS aircraft available for SAR?

Yes. Parrot ANAFI USA/UKR, Teal 2, and Inspired Flight IF800 are stocked for teams that operate under federal mandates or partner with US-based agencies.

Do you train SAR teams on thermal interpretation?

Yes — every SAR deployment includes thermal-camera training, grid-search mission planning, and integration with team SAR Topo / mapping workflows.

Next step

Equip your SAR team for the next call

Tell us your response area, team size, and operating environment. We'll scope a kit (and the SFOC pathway) that fits your budget — volunteer-team friendly.

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Meet our public safety team

Programs guided by frontline experience

The people who scope, deliver, and support every Remote Robotic public safety program — built on decades of policing, aviation, and agency-side expertise.

Jeffrey Burns

Director of Public Safety Programs

Remote Robotic Systems

Jeffrey Burns is a recognized public safety leader with more than 25 years of policing experience and extensive expertise integrating aviation, drone, robotic, and canine capabilities into operational environments. A former Tactical Flight Officer, K9 handler, and advanced RPAS & DFR operator, he has spent his career helping agencies enhance situational awareness, search operations, tactical response, and overall officer safety.

Throughout his service, Jeffrey has led and contributed to numerous high-profile programs, working closely with public safety organizations, academic institutions, and industry partners to advance practical technology solutions. His work emphasizes the successful integration of innovation into frontline operations, improving effectiveness, safety, and decision-making.

As Director of Public Safety Programs with Remote Robotic Systems, Jeffrey supports agencies across North America in the adoption, training, and deployment of advanced drone and robotic systems for public safety missions.

25+ yrs policing
Tactical Flight Officer
K9 Handler
Advanced RPAS & DFR Operator
Public Safety Program Leader

Eric Bloemendal

Sr. Director of Sales — Public Safety

Remote Robotic Systems Inc.

Eric Bloemendal leads public safety sales for Remote Robotic Systems, partnering with police, fire, EMS, search & rescue, and security agencies across North America to scope and deploy drone and robotics programs that fit real operational requirements and budgets.

Eric works hand-in-hand with agency leadership, program managers, and procurement teams to translate mission goals into the right mix of aircraft, docks, payloads, software, and training — from a single tactical kit through full multi-site DFR deployments. He coordinates closely with the Remote Robotic engineering, training, and Transport Canada compliance teams to ensure every program is supportable on day one and scalable for the long term.

As Sr. Director of Sales — Public Safety with Remote Robotic Systems, Eric is the primary point of contact for agencies evaluating, procuring, and expanding their drone and robotics capabilities.

Public Safety Sales Lead
Agency Program Advisor
DFR & Tactical Programs
Coverage across North America

Randy Schulete

Public Safety Specialist

Remote Robotic Systems Inc.

After 30 years of proud service with the Ontario Provincial Police, Randy has made the step into the corporate world. He brings 25 years of frontline experience in Emergency Response, including 13 years in a supervisory capacity, and now helps both law enforcement agencies and corporate clients adopt operationally sound technology solutions.

Randy's target areas of expertise are the use of uncrewed aircraft for frontline policing — particularly the integration of Drone as a First Responder (DFR) and industry remote drone solutions in the Canadian market — the integration of TAK into emergency response in the Canadian market, and the evolution of technology in search and rescue.

As a Public Safety Specialist with Remote Robotic Systems, Randy works with Canadian agencies to scope, deploy, and operationalize drone, robotics, and situational-awareness platforms that match real frontline workflows.

30 yrs OPP
13 yrs Supervisory
DFR — Canadian Market
TAK Integration
Search & Rescue Tech