Open Source Charter & Ethics

Rapid Onset Search & Surveillance Drone (ROSSD)

Our Mission

ROSSD exists to save lives during emergencies through rapid, open, and ethical drone technology.

Open Source Commitment

ROSSD is an open-source initiative committed to transparency, collaboration, and global accessibility.

Humanitarian-First Use

• Search & rescue
• Disaster response
• Missing persons
• Environmental monitoring

Prohibited Uses

• Weaponization
• Political repression
• Mass surveillance

Privacy & Data

Data is collected only for operational need and handled with privacy-by-design principles.

Human Oversight

AI assists detection — humans retain responsibility.

Governance

ROSSD is guided by community governance and ethical accountability.

Contact

Email: contact@rossd.org