Wildfires represent a significant natural risk causing economic losses, human death and
environmental damage. In recent years, the world has seen an increase in fire intensity and …

This article analyses the state of the art on wildfire remote sensing using UAVs, an
application context that has now gained significant interest. It reviews a selection of relevant …

The intensity and frequency of bushfires have increased significantly, destroying property
and living species in recent years. Presently, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology …

Because of their rapid maneuverability, extended operational range, and improved
personnel safety, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with vision-based systems have great …

Forest and urban fires have been and still are serious problem for many countries in the
world. Currently, there are many different solutions to fight forest fires. These solutions …

IN RECENT years, in spite of large expenditures and substantial infrastructure dedicated to
wildland fire fighting, the damage done in terms of acres burnt has risen dramatically and …

This paper reviews the possibilities of UAV applications to forest-fire fighting in the typical
before-during-after scheme. Before-fire they can be used for monitoring of the vegetation …

With the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles negative impacts of forest fire can be significantly
reduced. Through this research it is shown how UAVs can contribute to reducing probability …

Forest fires occur for natural and anthropogenic reasons and affect the distribution, structure,
and functioning of terrestrial ecosystems worldwide. Monitoring fires and their impacts on …

Current forest monitoring technologies including satellite remote sensing, manned/piloted
aircraft, and observation towers leave uncertainties about a wildfire's extent, behavior, and …