IAEA develops drone technology for radiation monitoring: Regulation & Safety
February 02, 2021
A new technology using drones, developed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for use by the authorities of Fukushima prefecture in Japan, allows remote monitoring of radiation measurements in areas where contamination is too high for humans to enter . The IAEA said the technology is now available for practical use in routine or emergency situations.
The new drone technology developed by the IAEA and used in Japan’s Fukushima Prefecture (Image: Fukushima Prefecture)
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An instrumentation and methodology developed by the IAEA for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with radiation detectors, cameras and GPS devices has been tested and validated under real-world conditions in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. Based on this experience, the agency said it was ready to assist interested IAEA members to develop and implement this radiological mapping technology follow