By: Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks Academy, 11 Apr 26 In the critical minutes following a missing person report, a drone in the sky is a powerful asset—but only if the pilot knows how to "interrogate" the data. The KR Droneworks GSAR RPAS Pilot Specialist Program is a high-tier technical course engineered to transition advanced pilots into specialized Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) technicians. Unlike industrial thermography, which focuses on temperature measure

By: Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks Academy, 10 March 26 In the high-stakes world of Search and Rescue (SAR), the difference between a successful recovery and a tragic "near-miss" often comes down to a matter of centimeters and seconds. For Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) pilots, the ability to fly is only the baseline; the ability to perform under pressure, navigate complex environments, and extract actionable intelligence from a sensor is what saves live

By: Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks Academy, 10 March 26 In the world of Search and Rescue (SAR), the most dangerous thing a pilot can bring to a mission isn't a low battery—it’s a lack of specialized training. "What you don't know that you don't know" is a direct threat to the victim and a massive legal liability for you as the pilot. Professional RPAS SAR training is not a "nice-to-have" add-on; it is an absolute necessity. Here is why: 1. The Fallacy of the "Ma

A Public Safety Message from KR Droneworks At KR Droneworks, we know that in Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) operations, location is everything. As of 2026, iPhone users in Canada have powerful tools to communicate even when cellular towers fail or power is out. If you are lost or injured, these satellite capabilities can instantly turn a massive search area into a precise location for rescuers. 1. PRIORITY: Emergency SOS via Satellite Use this immediately in life-threatening