Forest fires grow more frequently and more intense, especially in ecologically fragile zones, where traditional methods of firefighters can endanger human life and are often defended by difficult terrain | Photo Credit: File Photos
To modernize its reaction to fires, the forest department plans to carry out a pilot study deploying unmanned air vehicles (UAV) and unmanned land vehicles (UGV) in selected forest areas. The aim of the experiment is to assess the efficiency of these advanced machines to detect and control forest fires.
The plan comes up with how forest fires grow more frequently and intense, especially in ecologically fragile zones, where traditional firefighting methods can endanger human life and are often braked by difficult terrain.
As part of a pilot, UAV, equipped with RGB and high -resolution thermal sensors, they will carry out real -time air supervision, verify fire alerts and transmits accurate data placement in ground teams and command centers. UGVS, on the other hand, will be equipped with firefighting tools such as high -pressure water cannons and dispensing computers with fire that promote retention on the ground and assessment on fire.
The official stated that the aim of these machines is to prevent fires from causing too much damage, protect ecology and help the department better manage such disasters.
The department also carries out educational programs for its staff focusing on the operation, maintenance and solution of UAV and UGV problems. Based on the results of the pilot, a gradual introduction across other vulnerable forest areas is planned.
Published – May 23, 2025 20:56
