AI in the Sky: Drone-Based Wildfire Detection and Prevention
This presentation explores how AI-powered drones are transforming wildfire management through a three-stage approach: prediction, real-time detection and post-fire assessment.
Climate change has intensified wildfire frequency and severity across British Columbia, with traditional monitoring approaches - ground sensors, manned aircraft, and satellites - facing critical limitations in coverage, cost, and response time.
This presentation explores how AI-powered drones are transforming wildfire management through a three-stage approach: prediction, real-time detection, and post-fire assessment.
Dr. Michal Aibin, BCIT will discuss his research using drone-mounted cameras and machine learning to detect wildfires within minutes and assess forest conditions for risk mapping. The session includes a live demonstration and concludes with Q&A.
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