Autonomous Quadricopter for FireDetection
By Sander IdelsonProject with Paper
 
Presentation Outline
Introduction
Why Use a Drone?
Drone Limitations
The Parrot AR Drone 2.0
Fire Detection
Control Algorithm
Future Work
Conclusion
 
Introduction
In June 2013, a forest fire in Arizona killed 19 firefighters
The fire approached the team unexpectedly and theywere caught helpless
Goal
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Program a drone to autonomously detect andtrack a forest fire
Keep fire fighters constantly aware of their surroundings
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