As wildfires increase in frequency and intensity worldwide, advanced drone technology has the capability to transform how firefighting teams mitigate risks and respond to emergencies.
Elsight’s Halo connectivity platform, designed for military-grade operations, ensures drones can safely and effectively navigate complex fire scenarios while delivering real-time intelligence.
In the article “Pioneering Aerial Firefighting: Bushfire and Wildfire Risk Mitigation with Smarter Drones”, Eli Gur, Elsight’s VP of Product, examines how drones offer significant advantages in wildfire risk mitigation and response, from early detection to supporting firefighting and evacuation efforts.
Advantages include:
Aerial Advantage
Drones provide a comprehensive view of the fire, tracking its spread and identifying critical areas for resource allocation.
Real-Time Data Collection
Equipped with thermal imaging and high-resolution cameras, drones capture essential fire data, enabling faster, more informed decisions.
Cost-Effectiveness
Compared to manned aircraft, drones offer a more affordable, scalable option for smaller fire departments.
Safety
Drones allow firefighters to keep themselves in safer locations whilst assessing the situation and deploying resources more safely and efficiently.
Why Halo’s Connectivity Platform is Essential
The integration of Halo, Elsight’s secure wireless data transmission technology, with over 4000 hours of proven operations, enables Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. This offers remote control of drones over large areas, and provides consistent connectivity even in challenging conditions. With BVLOS multilink communications a single operator can manage multiple drones, maximizing coverage and operational efficiency.
The Halo BVLOS platform offers military-grade reliability, ensuring a secure, high-bandwidth connection in remote and hazardous environments. This enables operators to maintain control over drones from safe distances, enhancing both safety and situational awareness. Plus, Halo’s AI-driven technology dynamically selects the best communication links—cellular, satellite, or RF to ensure constant connectivity.
For an in-depth look into how drone technology and Elsight’s Halo platform are supporting emergency services with wildfire response, read the full article on Elsight’s website >>