The multifunctionality and high flexibility of drone emergency response make drones play an increasingly important role in disaster response and rescue operations. The following are five main application areas and their actual cases, demonstrating the innovative application and huge potential of drones in fire emergency.

1. Fire scene reconnaissance and evaluation

    Application: In the event of a fire, unmanned aerial vehicles can be quickly dispatched to the scene for aerial reconnaissance. They are equipped with high-definition cameras and thermal imagers, which can provide real-time fire information and accurate fire source location, helping the fire command center develop effective fire extinguishing strategies.

    Case: In a large forest fire, the fire brigade conducted a preliminary fire assessment using drones. The high-resolution images and thermal imaging data transmitted by the firefighting drone patrol help the command center quickly understand the development of the fire and develop effective firefighting action plans.

2. Hazardous substance testing

    Application: Firefighting drones for patrol can be equipped with gas detection instruments to detect hazardous substances around the fire scene, such as toxic smoke or chemical leaks, ensuring the safety of firefighters.

    Case: In a chemical plant fire, the fire department used drones carrying gas detectors to fly into high-risk areas. The drone emergency successfully detected the leakage of harmful chemicals, and the command center took protective measures accordingly, effectively avoiding casualties.

3. Personnel search and rescue

    Application: In case of fire or other disasters, drone emergency can be used to search and locate trapped personnel. Their infrared cameras can detect the location of trapped individuals in thick smoke or nighttime environments.

    Case: In a large shopping mall fire, the Zhejiang Provincial Fire Brigade used firefighting drones to patrol and search for personnel. The infrared camera equipped on the drone detected several trapped individuals in the smoke and promptly guided the ground rescue team to carry out effective rescue.

4. Firefighting operations

    Application: Some drone models are capable of carrying small amounts of fire extinguishing agents, and drones are used for emergency control of initial fire sources or extinguishing fires in difficult to access areas.

    Case: In a small forest fire in a remote mountainous area, the fire department dispatched drones carrying extinguishing agents to directly spray the initial ignition point. The rapid response of the firefighting drone patrol effectively controlled the spread of the fire.

5. Post disaster assessment and analysis

    Application: After a fire is extinguished, drones can be used to assess losses and determine the cause of the fire source. Drone emergency response can provide detailed images of the fire scene, helping experts analyze the cause and extent of damage caused by the fire.

    Case: After a large industrial fire, drones were used for loss assessment and fire investigation. The high-definition images and videos captured by firefighting drones during patrols provide crucial evidence for analyzing the causes of fires, helping experts to more accurately understand the causes and processes of fires.

    These application cases clearly demonstrate the importance of firefighting drone patrols in improving firefighting and rescue efficiency, ensuring the safety of firefighters, and reducing property damage. Drone emergency response is not only an auxiliary tool in modern firefighting, but also a key factor in revolutionizing traditional firefighting models.