RPAS on board oil spill recovery vessel infosheet
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Published
12.06.2026
Updated
12.06.2026
Lightweight Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) are deployed aboard most EMSA Oil Spill Response Vessels (OSRVs), providing aerial support for emergency response, exercises, and drills. Each RPAS is a lightweight Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) system capable of operating from limited deck space, delivering real-time aerial situational awareness and direct support to response operations. A certified RPAS pilot is available on board within 24 hours of emergency activation.
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