Overview
DSARTS is a purpose-built drone search-and-rescue training simulator, developed and published by Artisan Ideas Ltd. It was released on October 12, 2026, and is available as a free-to-play title on Steam. What sets it apart is its pedigree: the team includes real responders who crew boats, search shorelines, and fly drones during actual rescue operations. That hands-on experience shapes every scenario, aiming to capture the complexity, uncertainty, and decision-making challenges of real SAR missions.
Highlights
- Real Responder Credentials: Created by people who have been on the water and in the air during actual search-and-rescue efforts, giving the training an authenticity you rarely see in simulators.
- Dynamic Scenarios: Every mission unfolds dynamically, with targets and conditions that change, so no two training runs feel exactly alike.
- Core Training Focus: Practice search patterns, camera control, and target detection across coastlines and cliffs, with more locations promised in future updates.
Who It's For
DSARTS is designed for new pilots and anyone interested in drone operations or emergency response training. If you're curious about how SAR teams actually work, or you want a safe, repeatable environment to hone your piloting and observation skills, this free-to-play simulator offers a grounded starting point. It's also a useful tool for educators and trainers looking for a realistic, low-cost way to introduce drone-based search techniques.
Game Info
- Genre: Simulation, Software, Education, Utilities, Real Time Tactics, 3D
- Developer/Publisher: Artisan Ideas Ltd
- Release Date: October 12, 2026
- Mode: Multi-player, with Full Controller Support and Family Sharing
- Language: English
- Price: Free to Play (check the latest Steam listing for any changes)





