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Japan to introduce smaller emergency vehicles after Noto quake

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Japan with its high incidence of natural disasters should be a leader in drone equipped rescue but it’s not.

The tech is all there but the political will is lacking

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A similar approach is done in Southeast Asia where emergency responders would arrive via motorcycles, and there's even a motorcycle ambulance. I don't see why this can't be done in Japan that has better roads and significantly less traffic. You can use a large ATV and have a trailer that can tow a stretcher if need be. That and deploying emergency workers via small amphibious boats would be great. If at all, Japan should be at the cutting edge of disaster response since it would (sadly) be useful for the country as disasters are frequent.

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A good idea. The roads are small, so it good to have a smaller vehicles.

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Japan with its high incidence of natural disasters should be a leader in drone equipped rescue but it’s not.

You should be advising the government with all your knowledge.

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Welcome news for Suzuki and Daihatsu.

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@Wasabi

You should be advising the government with all your knowledge

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I agree 100%!

I lived through and came out on after the 1995 Kobe temblor.

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I agree 100%!

You are a great expert now. Good for you. Please share with the world.

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We already have them. Quad bikes.

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Great talking, two wheelers no way please. mmh landslips. same as post typhoon. Quads/ 4WD can get responders there, getting med/treatment facilities =twirly birds in abundance. 1995 was 3 decades ago, you have experienced quakes more than me. I have been providing Tonker toy planning advise for landslips with otther colleagues for 15-20yrs. Nobody is the absolute expert when the forces of nature come calling. Drones only search for lost 'persons'.

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Drones only search for lost 'persons'.

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Incorrect.

Current drones are well able to transport people and have been able to do so for several years

Bicycles are also excellent transport in earthquake stricken areas

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Time to invest in Kei-car companies

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