Fighting Wildfires: UC Davis Takes UAV Detection Tech to NCASBy Jéssica Paiva Santos, March 18, 2025
The team’s approach is a swarm of UAVs working together, using Spresense-enabled technology to detect and track smoke in real time. These UAVs are equipped with chemical sensors, air samplers, and RGB/thermal cameras, giving them the ability to spot early signs of fire where traditional methods might fall short.