MIAMI BEACH, FL — At Disaster Expo Miami 2026, Presence News spoke with representatives from Croix International, a veteran-owned technology integrator focused on delivering advanced systems for search and rescue, disaster relief, maritime patrol, and border security operations.
The company highlighted the Artemis System, an award-winning cellular handset detection and geolocation platform designed to assist emergency responders in locating individuals during crisis situations.
Croix International works closely with Smith Myers, the developers of the Artemis technology, to integrate the system into real-world operational environments used by rescue teams and aviation units.
According to Croix International, the Artemis system allows emergency teams to locate mobile phones belonging to people in distress, helping responders identify the location of survivors even when traditional communication systems are limited or unavailable.
The system can detect cellular handsets at distances of more than 30 kilometers, allowing both airborne and ground-based teams to narrow down the location of individuals needing assistance.
One of the notable capabilities of the platform is that it allows operators to communicate directly with people in distress through voice calls or text messages, potentially improving coordination during complex rescue operations.
Croix International representatives explained that the system is specifically engineered for the unique challenges of search and rescue environments, including integration with aircraft such as helicopters equipped with camera systems and advanced avionics.
Unlike many competing solutions, the technology developed by Smith Myers uses custom hardware and software-defined radios designed in-house, enabling the system to operate across multiple global cellular frequencies and technologies.
By developing their own hardware and protocol stacks from the ground up, the technology can be optimized for airborne operations, allowing rescue teams to quickly deploy the system without relying on repurposed commercial equipment.
The company’s presence at Disaster Expo Miami highlights the growing role of technology and communications infrastructure in modern disaster response, particularly as emergency agencies seek more effective ways to locate missing persons and coordinate rescue missions during large-scale emergencies.
Disaster Expo Miami brings together organizations from around the world focused on emergency management, disaster preparedness, and first responder innovation, showcasing technologies designed to improve response capabilities across public safety sectors.
Presence News interviewed representatives from Croix International on site during the expo to learn more about how the Artemis system is being deployed to support search and rescue missions and disaster response operations globally.
Watch the interview with Croix International from Disaster Expo Miami 2026 above.
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