article_snippet: The system uses a specially adapted carrying device that can rush a life ring out over the water and drop The system close to a swimmer in distress.
article_snippet: The rings are designed to automatically inflate as soon as The rings hit the water, helping swimmers to stay afloat until rescuers arrive.
article_snippet: The drone is able to fly over a swimmer in distress and drop an inflatable life ring to help keep them afloat .
article_snippet: A ring can be attached to the drone assembly using vinyl loops which then release when hovering over a swimmer in distress in distress.
highlights_snippet: The system can carry and drop four inflatable rings to swimmers in trouble .
  
highlights_snippet: Life rings inflate automatically on contact with water after being dropped .
  