The Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions, known as CCBR, has floated a plan to outfit service dogs with FPV devices that include video cameras and speakers to assist the Russian Emergencies Ministry’s four-legged responders. This initiative was announced by the organization’s leader, Dmitry Kuzyakin, during a recent interview with TASS. The proposal centers on giving rescue dogs additional eyes and ears when a handler cannot stay close, such as in confined interiors or rugged mountain terrain, where distance can separate animal and human partner. The aim is to ensure the team can still obtain a clear picture of the scene and relay information about victims without jeopardizing the handler’s safety, Kuzyakin noted. The idea emerged from the staff of the Central Bureau of Clinical Biology who saw a need to extend situational awareness beyond direct proximity, especially in challenging search and rescue missions, the organization explained. Kuzyakin stressed that the FPV setup would empower handlers to monitor the dog remotely while issuing commands, thereby keeping the team informed and coordinated under difficult conditions.
