Fire Location and Monitoring Equipment: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Precise Fire Detection and Localization Using IoT

Abstract

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have emerged as promising tools for enhancing fire detection and fighting in buildings. This project focuses on utilizing UAVs equipped with advanced sensors, including thermal cameras, smoke detectors, and gas sensors, to detect fires and assist in firefighting operations. The UAVs autonomously navigate through the building, collecting real-time data and transmitting it to a command center or firefighters on the ground. The project aims to improve situational awareness by capturing high resolution images and videos of the fire scene, aiding in assessing the fire's scale and identifying potential hazards. Additionally, UAVs act as communication relays, ensuring seamless communication between firefighters and the command center. They also assist in coordinating firefighting efforts by relaying instructions, sharing maps, and providing real time updates to the firefighting team. These UAVs can access challenging or hazardous areas, providing critical time for firefighters to arrive and take control. The project also considers the role of UAVs in search and rescue operations during building fires, facilitating rapid assessment and locating trapped individuals. Overall, this project aims to leverage the capabilities of UAVs to enhance fire detection and fighting, thereby improving the effectiveness and safety of firefighting operations in building environments.