At the end of June, the Beskid Wyspowy region will host tests of the modern, single seat flying vehicle Jetson One. The machine will be evaluated by the rescuers from the Podhale Group of the Mountain Volunteer Search and Rescue (GOPR) with regard to its use in rescue operations in mountainous areas.
Jetson One is an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) designed by Polish engineer Tomasz Patan. The device looks like a drone, can reach speeds up to 63 mph (102 km/h), and has a flight time of up to 20 minutes—depending on the pilot’s weight. Jetson One charges in just one hour and does not require special pilot licenses (for example, in the USA).
“We are in discussions with the Jetson team about potentially using the personal eVTOL Jetson One in rescue operations. The prospect of its use in rescue missions is real and growing closer. Exceptional mobility, the ability to take off from almost any terrain, and rapid access to hard-to-reach places—these are features that could change how mountain rescue operations are conducted in the future. A presentation of the Jetson ONE involving our rescuers and representatives of other rescue services is planned shortly. New technologies won’t replace people but can provide them with better tools to save lives,” the Mountain Volunteer Search and Rescue (GOPR) announced on social media.
Jetson One was designed for ease of use and maximum simplification of piloting. Thanks to this, it can be used not only for individual transport, but also—as recent tests show—in professional rescue operations.
The vehicle presentation with GOPR rescuers and representatives of other services aims to verify its practical capabilities and explore the potential of this technology in real field conditions.
