Innovation & technology
FSD has been involved for several years in research projects aimed at putting new technologies at the service of mine action and more generally, of humanitarian action.
Prototype of a drone that can be used to support technical surveys in locating explosive devices (Switzerland, 2020)
New technologies & mine action
FSD uses drones and statellite platforms to supplement non-technical survey and the mapping of contaminated areas.
Numeric tools are used at all stages of demining operations to allow more efficiency, transparency and precision in the work of our teams.
Mine action
Drones
Our impact
In 2021, our teams have educated more than 45,500 children of the danger of mines and explosive remnants of war in Ukraine, in Iraq, in Afghanistan and in the Philippines.
Our activities
Our humanitarian programmes focus on four main areas.
Mine action
FSD locates and clears mines and unexploded ordnance, provides explosive ordnance risk education and assists survivors of accidental explosions.
Recovery & stability
FSD supports ongoing peace processes in various countries and provides socio-economic support to communities.
Environment
FSD remediates sites contaminated by toxic pollutants inherited from the past and act to promote biodiversity and resilience to face climate change.
Innovation & technology
FSD collaborates on research projects aiming to put new technologies, such as drones, at the service of mine action.
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