About ‏

Ocean Protection Air Response was founded by former police aviation specialists involved in the formation and delivery of a leading law enforcement aviation unit. OPAR brings a proven background delivering specialist air support and have extensive experience developing bespoke innovative aviation solutions and capabilities.

OPAR operates light non-complex aircraft for airborne data collection supporting: the protection of marine wildlife, plastic and sewage pollution, effects of climate change & coastal erosion detection and marine life welfare projects.

OPAR provides voluntary non-profit private aviation services to charities and organisations who would otherwise not have access to expensive commercial air support.

OPAR operations rely entirely on donations.

Aerial Surveillance For Key Response Information

The collection of data through surveillance, and the analysis and interpretation of that data provides timely information to incident command & control which improves situational awareness and promotes informed decision making. Aerial surveillance has traditionally been the main feed of information from the field during a pollution incident response. This 'eye in the sky' remains central to situational awareness to meet the ever-growing demand for timely and accurate information. Close observation provides the all- important validation of response strategy and verification of predicated outcomes. Aerial imagery is increasingly relied upon as a strategic planning tool during response and preparedness, which can help inform effective action.