Little Ripper lifesaver
Little Ripper offer a suite of sophisticated single and multi rotor UAV’s (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles or Drones) tailored for search, rescue and lifesaving operations. Little Ripper UAV’s (drones) have been developed specifically to execute multiple strategies including deploying rescue devices and communicating with those requiring assistance. Little Ripper Rapid Response teams can react quickly and efficiently to save lives.
The Little Ripper
Patent pending
- Payload delivery system
- Hi-def zoom camera
- AI enable
- Siren and speaker system with multiple languages
- Pod deployment
- Shark shield deployment
- Sea marker deployment
Lifesaver Initiative
The Little Ripper Lifesaver has been in operation since 28th February 2016, with the initial pilot program supported by Westpac as part of their commitment to community safety. Over the last five years The Little Ripper has become a world leading search and rescue program representing the next evolution in coastal safety, with the ability to rapidly identify and respond to incidents with specialised unmanned aircraft.
World’s First Recorded Drone Surf Rescue
The Little Ripper performed the world’s first drone surf rescue in stormy seas off the coast of Lennox Head, NSW, Australia on 18 January 2018.
Sharkspotter
World's First Ai enabled Shark detection system for UAV
The Little Ripper team have worked closely with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) to develop an Artificial Intelligence system for their drones to enable the detection of a variety of marine threats with high accuracy, in real-time. Ripper Sharkspotter can detect sharks.
Crocspotter
World's First Ai enabled Crocodile detection system for UAV
This technology allows for faster reaction times to potential threats at beaches and water ways. Crocspotter has been developed by The Ripper Group in partnership with UTS, Amazon Web Services and Queensland Surf Life Saving.
Rescue Pods
Products
Marine Pod
The Little Ripper Marine Rescue Pod contains a platform that provides enough floatation to support 3-4 persons. The pod automatically inflates when dropped into water and is re-usable and re-packable with a simple install of a new CO2 canister. They are fitted with an automatic SOLAS light for night rescue, SOLAS grade high visibility retro-reflective tape, and can include a large sea anchor and a Shark Shield. The lightweight Pods are designed to provide help until rescue arrives.
Land Pod
The Little Ripper developed and designed Land Pod© contains: a miniature automatic external defibrillator (AED); EPIRB personal location beacon; thermal blanket; radio; V sheet for rescue; and basic first-aid kit.
Snow Pod
The Little Ripper developed and designed Snow Pod© contains: An EPIRB personal location beacon, thermal blanket, radio/phone, skin warmers, energy bars, basic first-aid kit.
Become a Pilot with Little Ripper Lifesaver
Become A Little Ripper Pilot at our specialist UAV training centre, The Ripper Aviation Training Academy, located in Gold Coast and Sydney, we offer a wide range of RPAS CASA approved courses, from beginner through to Commercial Licensing.
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NSW Office
PO Box 1439 Neutral Bay SNW 2089
QLD Office
Unit 5 / 99 – 101 Spencer Road, Carrara, QLD 4211
