Drones for Wildfire and Prescribed Fire

Dear Colleagues,

The rapid technological development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), along with the associated technologies of aerial robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), have led to advancements in their utility and use across a wide variety of fields. This includes the use of UAVs in the detection, monitoring, and management of wildfires. More recently, research has been conducted in order to determine whether UAVs can be used with AI or fire behavior models to improve the prediction of fire behavior. In addition, UAVs have the potential to produce fire hazards and probability maps that could enhance the management of both wildfires and prescribed burns. The aim of this Special Issue is to collect recent research that addresses the potential use of UAVs in wildfire and prescribed fire management and enhances our knowledge in the area.

Dr. Roger Williams
Guest Editor

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