Forest Fire Prevention: Leveraging UAV Technology for Efficient Monitoring and Rescue Operations

Forest fires are an ongoing threat, with challenges such as "wildfire source management difficulties," "large patrol areas with complex terrain," and "rapid fire spread and high danger" becoming more prominent. Traditional firefighting methods are increasingly limited in their coverage and effectiveness, making it clear that they can no longer meet the growing demands for intelligent transformation in fire departments. These demands include pre-disaster visual monitoring, efficient rescue operations during disasters, and post-disaster investigation.

With the rapid development of drone technology and artificial intelligence (AI), UAVs have emerged as indispensable tools in fire rescue operations. Their flexibility, high vantage points, wide coverage, and minimal terrain restrictions make them uniquely suited to enhance forest fire prevention and response. By using the ZIYAN unmanned helicopter system, we are able to greatly improve forest fire prevention operations, reduce casualties, and minimize property damage caused by forest fires.

Using Drones as "Eyes in the Sky" for Daily Patrols

When it comes to forest fires, prevention is always better than dealing with the aftermath. Routine patrols are the foundation of effective forest fire prevention, but traditional ground-based patrols often face challenges like large workloads, long hours, poor communication, and difficulty reaching remote areas. ZIYAN's unmanned helicopters address these issues by significantly enhancing the ability to monitor and detect potential fire hazards.

Key Benefits of ZIYAN UAVs for Forest Fire Patrols:

• Large Area Coverage: ZIYAN UAVs have strong performance capabilities, with a maximum endurance of 120 minutes, which is ideal for long-distance patrols. These drones can reach areas that are difficult to access with traditional methods, regardless of complex terrain.

• Weather Resistant: With the ability to wind resistance up to level 7 and extreme weather conditions, these drones can perform patrols in all seasons, ensuring constant vigilance.

• Fast Deployment and Mobility: The UAVs can be rapidly deployed, offering quick transport and relocation, significantly enhancing patrol efficiency.

Real-time Fire Surveillance: Equipped with tri-sensor camera, ZIYAN drones can provide comprehensive, real-time fire monitoring from the sky. The live video feed is transmitted directly to the fire command center, allowing operators to monitor forest dynamics remotely, detect potential fire hazards, and spot illegal activities in the forest. In the event of smoke or fire detection, drones can quickly identify and locate the fire, drastically reducing response time.

Strengthening Firefighting Efforts with UAVs

During forest fires, the combination of smoke, vegetation, and rapid changes in wind direction often makes it challenging to assess the situation effectively on the ground. ZIYAN’s unmanned helicopters can be deployed in under 3 minutes and fly directly into fire zones, providing real-time data to help fire commanders assess the situation and formulate effective firefighting strategies.

Enhanced Firefighting Support:

• Aerial Firefighting Tools: ZIYAN UAVs can be equipped with fire extinguishing balls, megaphones, lighting systems, and drop devices to conduct precise aerial fire extinguishing , guide evacuation efforts, and provide emergency lighting or supply drops to support rescue operations. This boosts both firefighting efficiency and rescue capabilities.

• Post-fire Monitoring: Even after the flames are extinguished, smouldering embers can reignite. ZIYAN drones, equipped with infrared thermometers, can conduct thorough post-fire reconnaissance to monitor the ground temperature and transmit this data to the command center. This information helps fire teams develop strategies to fully extinguish the fire and prevent its resurgence.

  
  

Building Emergency Firefighting Capacity

UAV technology has become an essential tool in modern firefighting, significantly improving monitoring capabilities and enhancing disaster prevention, reduction, and response efforts. As the use of drones in emergency firefighting grows, ZIYAN continues to explore new applications of UAVs across various sectors, including forest fire prevention, urban firefighting, and industrial firefighting.

ZIYAN is committed to strengthening the national firefighting system by providing advanced unmanned aerial solutions that support real-time fire monitoring, emergency rescue, and efficient disaster recovery.