Remote-Controlled Waterrescue Drones and Vehicles
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WHY MAREN FASTY

The innovative and remote-controlled rescue robot FASTY allows you to quickly and safely save people from drowning. FASTY enables initial rescue operations while the rescue team is getting ready. FASTY sometimes even does the rescue without the rescuers having to enter the water.

The Maren FASTY Lifeguard Robot. A water rescue multi-talent, when it becomes too dangerous for humans

PRODUCT BENEFITS

FASTY enables safe and very fast rescue of drowning persons. The self-propelled water rescue robot reaches endangered persons at up to 15 km/h, i.e. many times faster than a lifeguard or a boat or ship. With the Maren FASTY, there is a high chance of water rescue within the golden rescue time. With FASTY, the chances of a successful rescue within this required rescue time increase. With FASTY, the rescue time can ideally be reduced from over 10 minutes to about 2 minutes.

The conditions in open and stormy waters are extremely dangerous not only for the victims but also for the rescue forces. By using FASTY, you accordingly also increase the safety of your rescue team and save important resources that can be used for the search at multiple locations. FASTY is not only safe for the rescuers but also for the victims. Internal propellers and padding prevent injury to those being rescued. Rescuers using the water rescue robot can operate it either manually or remotely. FASTY helps to avoid risks and/or accidents during rescue work.

FASTY is easy to operate. The control with remote control is easy to learn and intuitive. After a few minutes, FASTY can be operated without any problems. No expensive training is required. FASTY is extremely robust and constructed of fiberglass and can be thrown into the water from a 20-meter-high place like a bridge or from boats. This is especially critical if you do not have direct access to water. The FASTY will bring your victim to a place where you have safe access to the injured person.

Normal and ordinary lifebuoys require you to approach the casualties with your boat. Lifebuoys must be thrown correctly and with pinpoint accuracy and appropriate distance in order to actually help drowning victims. The entire process, from locating to actual rescue, can take much more time than is actually available for the rescue. With FASTY, your boat does not have to approach the victim, only the remotely operated rescue vehicle. And exactly this circumstance saves a lot of time. With a FASTY you have the possibility to rescue up to 2 people at once. With a long deployment time of up to 60 minutes, you can perform several missions in a row or transport rescue equipment to the victims.

Due to its design with 2 powerful drives, the FASTY can also be used in bad or stormy weather without any problems. FASTY is used where you do not want to send your rescue team into the water at first. FASTY is equipped to withstand larger waves due to its larger dimensions and anti-tip construction. Avoiding tipping over in waves saves valuable rescue time. It can also be used in slow-flowing rivers or in floodwater. The drives of the FASTY are equipped and constructed in such a way that flotsam or seaweed can be removed in an easy and safe way, should a blockage occur.

The FASTY water rescue robot transmits important information for the rescue mission to the remote control. For example, the charge status of the battery or whether overheating is imminent. This allows you to cleanly control the progress of the rescue at any time. FASTY can be further upgraded. For example, cameras or additional lights can be carried, or an intercom system. If the electronics should fail or there is no connection to the remote control, FASTY can also be controlled manually.

At the scene of an incident, every second counts. For the victim as well as for the rescuers and also for the potential victims. The equipment that supports this rescue must therefore be reliable and quickly ready for use. The focus should be on the rescue and rescue tactics, not on the equipment setup. FASTY is designed so that it can be used quickly by any rescuer at the scene, even without explanation. FASTY can be operated without explanation and is therefore also suitable for use in hotels, beach resorts, and on yachts.

FASTY lifebuoys are designed for low operating costs. On the one hand, the FASTY offers a very high mechanical quality combined with a very long service life even in tough use. It is made of materials as that have been successfully used in sea rescue for years. The availability of FASTY spare parts and corresponding service & warranty plans further reduce your operating costs. Components of the highest and tested quality are installed, such as state-of-the-art and reliable battery technology. So that rescuers do not experience any surprises when it counts.

FASTY is not only used to rescue drowning victims. FASTY is also happy to provide shuttle services for divers who have drifted from the boat. FASTY also delivers material to dive sites if you don’t want to take the big boat off the anchor. Even if your victim is unresponsive, the Fasty will bring your divers to the scene. So FASTY partly takes over tasks of a normal scooter, but this remote controlled

MAREN FASTY WATERRESCUE DRONE
Fasty is a high-speed unmanned water rescue robot designed for rapid response and reliable performance in critical situations.

RUGGEDIZED REMOTE CONTROL – Moq 20 units
Durable, weather-resistant control unit built for demanding rescue environments with precise handling. OPTIONAL.

VISUAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM – Moq 20 units
Integrated camera and communication setup for live video transmission and real-time coordination with the victims. OPTIONAL.

SCREEN FOR CAMERA CONTROL – Moq 20 units
External display for direct camera operation, ensuring clear visuals and optimal situational awareness with a good display size. OPTIONAL.

2.3KW FLEXIBATT – Portable extra Power for Professionals, designed for demanding job sites. Charge the Fasty On-Location. The battery provides you with sufficient reserves. OPTIONAL.

MAREN FASTY USECASES

Water rescue drones can reach people in distress quickly and deliver flotation aids or rescue equipment—without putting a lifeguard at risk. Especially in stronger currents, cold water, or hard-to-reach areas, they offer a life-saving alternative. Even at night or in poor weather conditions, drones enable fast and safe initial response while human rescuers prepare or follow up.

Equipped with cameras and sensors, water rescue drones provide critical real-time visuals for situational assessment—such as during ship accidents, floods, or search operations. With additional aerial or thermal imaging, they help locate missing persons and identify hazards early. They also allow for full documentation of rescue operations for post-mission analysis or legal purposes.

Rescue drones can assist divers on their way to or from the mission site—especially over longer distances or when fatigue sets in. Divers can conserve energy by being towed, and the drone can also support their return after a dive. During underwater missions, the drone can remain nearby, ready to assist or respond in case of emergency.

Drones are well-suited for targeted delivery of supplies across water. They can carry medical equipment like medications, or bandages to otherwise inaccessible locations. In flood situations, they can transport essentials such as food, drinking water, or communication tools. They’re also ideal for delivering tools or spare parts to boats, platforms, or remote responders.

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MAREN FASTY - WATER RESCUE DRONE - ENABLES FASTER AND SAFER RESCUE OR RECOVERY FROM THE WATER

The Maren FASTY Lifeguard Robot is a water rescue multi-talent when it becomes too dangerous for humans. The complexity of operations and the possible threats at the scene of operations are increasing significantly today. It is good to have a supportive assistant with you, who also knows how to deal perfectly with adverse circumstances. Last but not least, he works tirelessly and reliably even during long-lasting missions. Overstrain, fatigue, and exhaustion of your emergency forces are dangerous and can be minimized by an appropriate rescue robot.

Types of operations

  • Transport missions
  • Rescue missions
  • Reconnaissance missions
  • Security missions
  • Surveillance missions

Due to the high towing capacity of 200 kg, the Maren FASTY becomes a multi-talent, which can not only rescue people or bring rescuers to the scene but can also take over logistical services.

Maren FASTY conserves the strength of your emergency crew and thus additionally increases safety. If you are less exhausted, fewer accidents happen during operations. The Maren FASTY‘s area of operation begins either where that of the emergency forces ends, or in the early phase of the rescue before it has begun. Maren FASTY reduces human intervention and interaction to a minimum. The safety of your emergency personnel increases and risks are reduced to a minimum.


Deployment Scenarios
What are the deployment scenarios of Maren FASTY unmanned water rescue systems?

  • Mission scenario 1: Maren FASTY protects the rescue forces
    The first and most important goal of an unmanned rescue system is to protect the rescue forces. Rescue forces enter the danger area only after it has been pre-cleared by the unmanned systems and they enter the danger area only if it is absolutely necessary. The main protective effect is created by the distance to the danger area. Where a danger to life and limb for emergency personnel cannot be ensured by normal protective measures, the use of unmanned systems is recommended. Maren FASTY literally goes “through hell” for you. Operation scenarios with high waves, stormy weather, flotsam, currents, or even animal dangers are hardly a problem for him. Last but not least, he works tirelessly and reliably even during long-lasting missions. Overstrain, fatigue, and exhaustion of your rescue forces are dangerous and can be minimized by an appropriate rescue robot.
  • Operational Scenario 2: Maren FASTY expands the capability spectrum of the task forces.
    Unmanned carrier and transport systems can massively expand the capability spectrum of emergency forces. For example, they take over transport tasks and spare your crew’s strength for their core tasks. And, if desired, they are always connected to the command center and provide data from the disaster area. Particularly in long-duration large-scale operations with many victims, the enduring FASTY is an essential support for rescue personnel.
  • Operational scenario 3: Maren FASTY relieves the workload of the emergency services by providing an assistance function
    Unmanned systems are also increasingly being used in assistance functions. Specifically, it helps the rescuer bring appropriate equipment to the scene, serves as a protection system, or even helps rescue victims from the danger zone. The creation of a situation picture is also one of the tasks of Maren FASTY

The possible task forces

  • Fire department
  • Police
  • Ambulance
  • Military
  • Customs
  • Civil defense
  • Disaster control
  • Rescue services

Increased SPEED of rescue
FASTY enables safe and very fast rescue of drowning persons. The self-propelled water rescue robot reaches endangered persons at up to 15 km/h, i.e. many times faster than a lifeguard or a boat or ship. With the Maren FASTY, there is a high chance of water rescue within the golden rescue time. With FASTY, the chances of a successful rescue within this required rescue time increase. With FASTY, the rescue time can ideally be reduced from over 10 minutes to about 2 minutes.

Increased rescue SAFETY
The conditions in open and stormy waters are extremely dangerous not only for the victims but also for the rescue forces. By using FASTY, you accordingly also increase the safety of your rescue team and save important resources that can be used for the search at multiple locations. FASTY is not only safe for the rescuers but also for the victims. Internal propellers and padding prevent injury to those being rescued. Rescuers using the water rescue robot can operate it either manually or remotely. FASTY helps to avoid risks and/or accidents during rescue work.

Easy HIGH altitude deployment
FASTY is easy to operate. The control with remote control is easy to learn and intuitive. After a few minutes, FASTY can be operated without any problems. No expensive training is required. FASTY is extremely robust and constructed of fiberglass and can be thrown into the water from a 20-meter-high place like a bridge or from boats. This is especially critical if you do not have direct access to water. The FASTY will bring your victim to a place where you have safe access to the injured person.

Timesaving rescue EFFICIENCY
Normal and ordinary lifebuoys require you to approach the casualties with your boat. Lifebuoys must be thrown correctly and with pinpoint accuracy and appropriate distance in order to actually help drowning victims. The entire process, from locating to actual rescue, can take much more time than is actually available for the rescue. With FASTY, your boat does not have to approach the victim, only the remotely operated rescue vehicle. And exactly this circumstance saves a lot of time. With a FASTY you have the possibility to rescue up to 2 people at once. With a long deployment time of up to 60 minutes, you can perform several missions in a row or transport rescue equipment to the victims.

Works even in DANGEROUS places
Due to its design with 2 powerful drives, the FASTY can also be used in bad or stormy weather without any problems. FASTY is used where you do not want to send your rescue team into the water at first. FASTY is equipped to withstand larger waves due to its larger dimensions and anti-tip construction. Avoiding tipping over in waves saves valuable rescue time. It can also be used in slow-flowing rivers or in floodwater. The drives of the FASTY are equipped and constructed in such a way that flotsam or seaweed can be removed in an easy and safe way, should a blockage occur.

Transmits RESCUE information
The FASTY water rescue robot transmits important information for the rescue mission to the remote control. For example, the charge status of the battery or whether overheating is imminent. This allows you to cleanly control the progress of the rescue at any time. FASTY can be further upgraded. For example, cameras or additional lights can be carried, or an intercom system. If the electronics should fail or there is no connection to the remote control, FASTY can also be controlled manually.

Rapid and SIMPLE Operation
At the scene of an incident, every second counts. For the victim as well as for the rescuers and also for the potential victims. The equipment that supports this rescue must therefore be reliable and quickly ready for use. The focus should be on the rescue and rescue tactics, not on the equipment setup. FASTY is designed so that it can be used quickly by any rescuer at the scene, even without explanation. FASTY can be operated without explanation and is therefore also suitable for use in hotels, beach resorts, and on yachts.

Low operating COST
FASTY lifebuoys are designed for low operating costs. On the one hand, the FASTY offers a very high mechanical quality combined with a very long service life even in tough use. It is made of materials as that have been successfully used in sea rescue for years. The availability of FASTY spare parts and corresponding service & warranty plans further reduce your operating costs. Components of the highest and tested quality are installed, such as state-of-the-art and reliable battery technology. So that rescuers do not experience any surprises when it counts

Maximum PAYLOAD
FASTY is not only used to rescue drowning victims. FASTY is also happy to provide shuttle services for divers who have drifted from the boat. FASTY also delivers material to dive sites if you don’t want to take the big boat off the anchor. Even if your victim is unresponsive, the Fasty will bring your divers to the scene. So FASTY partly takes over tasks of a normal scooter, but this remote controlled

GO HOME FUNCTION

OPTIONAL: One-touch return function that guides FASTY back to its starting point using GPS, ensuring safe recovery after a mission.

 

HOLD FUNCTION

OPTIONAL: Maintains the robot’s position on open water—even in current or waves—perfect for keeping station near a victim or during coordination.

 

DROP & GO FUNCTION

OPTIONAL: Automatically powers on FASTY upon water contact—no need to press any buttons, ensuring ultra-fast readiness during deployment.

 

GPS TRACKING

OPTIONAL: Provides precise positioning and real-time location data, critical for mission planning, route monitoring, and recovery.

 

MODULAR PAYLOAD MOUNTING

OPTIONAL: Customizable mounting system for adding accessories like cameras, lights, or flotation gear—adaptable to various mission profiles.

 

MANUAL DRIVE BUTTON

OPTIONAL: Gives the operator instant manual control—ideal for fine-tuned navigation or taking over in complex rescue scenarios.

 
  • VAT CH - CHE-251.716.630 MWST
  • UID CH - CHE-251.716.630
  • CH ID - CH-036-4065213-9
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WE SUPPLY RESCUE INNOVATIONS
At Vogt-CTE, we offer our European trading partners access to unique innovations in the field of rescue. Our solutions make rescue operations easier, faster, safer, and less resource-intensive. The products we represent are highly specialized, proven in the field, and make a real difference — saving lives every day. We don’t just bring products to market — we deliver progress. Together with our partners, we ensure that these innovations reach the people who need them most: those on the front lines of rescue operations.