THIS startling new life-saving concept would see drones take to the skies to douse skyscraper fires and rescue people trapped inside towering infernos.
One emergency system - named NET GUARD- would utilise self-driven drones to reach those who need saving from burning skyscrapers.
According to the plans, a distress signal would be received before the drone, using GPS to pinpoint the location of the fire, would then head to the necessary building, avoiding the traffic below.
Once close enough to the building, the drone would then unfold into four propeller-powered parts to reveal a safety net in its centre.
The net would be made from a quadruple layer of polyurethane, the designers said, and would be strong enough to then carry the weight of a regular adult.
The drone would also keep track of the evacuee using sensors, allowing it to be positioned correctly were person in need of jumping.
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