Thermal image cameras - Effectively monitor Wildfires

Wildfires can be extremely dangerous and if not monitored properly can cause huge havoc and pose significant threat to the environment. Use of thermal image cameras with drones or, UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) provides tactical reconnaissance and could be utilized by emergency services to monitor wildfires.

By combining UAVs with thermal image cameras, officials can accurately monitor wildfires and then take appropriate measures. The technology is based on picking up the infrared radiation or, heat emitted from the area. Even the slightest temperature variation is picked up by thermal image cameras which is then used to compose a picture that enables the user to distinguish different areas of low and high heat within blazes.

With live feed being received from the thermal image cameras, officials can direct helicopter bucket drops effectively to the most intense heat sources and would be in a better position to tackle wildfires.