F.A.D.E (Firefighting Aide Drone Extinguisher)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The history of firefighting through aviation was considered as the most successful aerial operations in the world. Currently, drones also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) also contributes to firefighting, an example is the award-winning Latvian-American Innovation Award 2018 firefighting drone mechanically unique with firefighting system connected to a fire truck for water supply. Since using water can’t extinguish different classes of fires the researchers' goal is to invent and innovate an artificial intelligent firefighter drone unit with autonomous flight that can use complex fire extinguisher without any connections to the ground in order to roam the area and perform fire retardant-dropping and to let the drone report current status in the scene through speed dial automated call. Likewise, the researchers' instigated to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of the project in terms of how it assists in fire operations.

METHODS

The Artificial Intelligent Fire Fighting Drone Unit with Speed Dial Status Report was created using different materials intended for the three systems which includes flight, UAV intelligent and fire extinguishing systems of the product. The product used a thermal sensor, gas smoke sensor, and non-toxic dry powder that was able to extinguish classes of fire A, B, and C with air blower mechanism. Moreover, the frame was made from fiberglass which makes the drone fire-resistant.

RESULTS

The simulation showed the functionality of the drone where a torch at an elevated area test the ability of the drone to fly with its autonomous flight, be able to sense smoke and monitor the thermal status plus the application of the automated speed dial. in terms of effectiveness, the Imus City Bureau of Fire Protection perception proved the effectiveness of the product.

DISCUSSIONS

Only few firefighting drones were able to do the function of fire fighting with the use of water. Since water isn't applicable in eliminating almost all classes of fire, this Artificial Intelligent Fire Fighting Drone Unit with Speed Dial Status Report can help in assisting firefighting operations in remote and high areas especially for extinguishing fast spreading fire with its autonomous flight system. Moreover, having 3d sensing ability, X-ray Vision, Swarm firefighting unit, and retractable landing gear was recommended for the innovation of the study.