ENSURE · Long-form real-time map application

Deploy drones across an earthquake-damaged city while aftershocks keep changing the risk picture.

Monitor buildings, task UAVs, manage batteries and communication coverage, respond to aftershocks, invalidate outdated assessments and send qualified intelligence to USAR command.

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Live operational map
Buildings, drone routes, launch points, no-fly zones, sensors, USAR teams and communication coverage.

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Continuous UAV deployment
Three drones move in real time, consume battery, lose signal and produce imagery and structural observations.

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Aftershock-driven reassessment
Aftershocks alter building risk, invalidate findings and force reprioritisation without stopping the scenario.

Long scenario: approximately 25 minutes at ×1 speed. The clock continues unless paused. Educational use only.

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Step 1

Earthquake deployment briefing

A dense urban district has suffered severe damage. USAR command requires rapid but reliable aerial intelligence.

Operational situation

The main earthquake occurred two hours ago. Twelve priority buildings require aerial assessment, several streets are obstructed, communication coverage is incomplete and aftershocks are expected. Three UAVs with different payloads are available from two launch points.

Operational period08:00–13:00

Real-time durationApproximately 25 minutes at ×1

Primary taskPrioritised drone reconnaissance and reassessment

Critical challengeAftershock invalidation and battery safety

Available fleet3 UAVs, 2 launch points

Final outputDrone Intelligence and Reassessment Report

Low risk

Moderate risk

High risk

Critical risk

🛰️ UAV · 👥 USAR · ⛔ No-fly zone

Mission planner

Selected building Drone Mission type Priority Altitude Launch point

Aftershock and command timeline

Selected building assessment

Step 3

Review drone deployment performance

Check coverage, priority tasking, aftershock response, battery safety and information freshness.

Session summary

Warnings and strengths

Drone Intelligence and Reassessment Report

Evaluation and final report

The report records missions, aftershocks, reassessment decisions, safety issues and command communication.

Reflection

1. Which building changed priority most significantly after an aftershock? 2. Which mission produced useful information but also introduced a safety or reliability limitation? 3. What would you change in the next deployment cycle?