Drones In The Fire Service

When it comes to firefighting, and indeed any public safety application, it’s essential to get the best tools for the job. When people’s lives are on the line, the last thing you want is malfunctioning or subpar equipment. This is especially true when we’re talking about firefighting drones. Your regular run of the mill drone in this type of work could actually do more harm than good if it can’t stand up to the rigors of the job. What is needed is a drone that can handle the extreme conditions of a fire or natural disaster scene, in addition to having the right kind of features to actually assist firefighters where needed.

Firefighting UAS can now be used in everything from search and rescue to swift water rescue

First responders are often tasked with search and rescue missions, and in this as well, the role of drones is critical to saving lives. A drone can easily cover large areas of territory much more quickly than ground operations. A thermal camera is invaluable in this instance as well, in finding individuals at night or low light conditions. In search and rescue missions, it is also important that the drone be equipped with a high quality visual camera with a powerful zoom in order to identify individuals and assess their condition. Drones can also be equipped with a payload drop system to deliver rescue items to individuals in hard to reach locations.