Major Companies of Norway like Robot Aviation, Telenor Svalbard and Andoya Space Center are collaborating to develop and test a specialised Norwegian drone for emergency situations. With increase in commercial shipping, tourism and cruises, the Norwegian technology companies want to use drones to strengthen the understanding of situations, communication coverage and the ability to handle events. "Large geographical distances and areas without adequate coverage for mobile communications, VHF or maritime broadband radio (MBR) in the area of Svalbard can be a challenge in accidents, natural disasters and the like," says Guttorm Albrigt Hansen, head of Telenor Svalbard. The UAS would be carrying photos, sensors as well as telecommunications equipment, and the system is intended as a solution that will provide communication coverage for major events or disasters.