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Teodoro pushes for drone capability after military chopper crash
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. is considering the use of drones for disaster assessment missions following the crash of a Philippine Air Force (PAF) Super Huey helicopter.
The PAF helicopter was on a mission to assess damage caused by Typhoon Tino when it crashed in Loreto town, Agusan del Sur, killing six airmen.
Teodoro acknowledged the current dependence on PAF assets for disaster assessment operations.
To enhance disaster assessment capabilities and prevent future incidents, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) plan to integrate drone technology.
The chopper crash highlighted the need to accelerate the modernization of the country's search and rescue (SAR) capabilities.
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A Philippine Air Force Super Huey helicopter crashed in Loreto, Agusan del Sur on Tuesday, November 4, while on a humanitarian assistance and disaster response mission for Typhoon Tino.
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A Philippine Air Force (PAF) Super Huey helicopter crashed in Loreto, Agusan del Sur while conducting a Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (RDANA) mission following Typhoon Tino.
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