Archive · 23 May 2025
Forest Department to Pilot Drones and Vehicles for Fire Control
The Forest Department is trying out new robots and drones to fight forest fires.
These machines, called UAVs and UGVs, will help spot and stop fires faster.
The UAVs will fly in the sky and use special cameras to watch for fires, while the UGVs will stay on the ground and spray water.
The goal is to prevent big fires and protect forests.
The department will also teach its workers how to use these new tools.
If it works well, they will use these machines in more forests to protect them from fires.
The Forest Department will pilot the use of drones and unmanned vehicles for fire management.
UAVs will conduct real-time aerial surveillance using high-resolution sensors.
UGVs will be equipped with firefighting tools for on-ground containment.
The pilot study aims to assess the effectiveness of these technologies in fire detection and control.
Training programs for personnel will be conducted on the operation and maintenance of the new technologies.
- Who
- The Forest Department.
- What
- Pilot study using UAVs and UGVs for fire detection and control.
- When
- The pilot study is planned with a phased rollout after evaluation.
- Where
- Select forest areas.
- Why
- To modernize fire response, protect ecology, and handle disasters better.
- Department Involved
- Forest Department
- New Technologies
- Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs)
- Pilot Study Focus
- Real-time aerial surveillance and fire containment
- UAV Equipment
- High-resolution RGB and thermal sensors
- UGV Equipment
- High-pressure water cannons and fire-retardant dispensers
- Additional Actions
- Training programs for personnel
- Future Plans
- Phased rollout planned after pilot study