Early detection of forest fires is critical to reducing their impact. Drones equipped with advanced cameras and artificial intelligence (AI) can provide firefighters with valuable time to respond ...
FUJI-KAWAGUCHIKO, Yamanashi Prefecture—To combat the persistent threat of suicides in Aokigahara forest, officials here are now relying on drones in addition to routine sweeps on foot.
Drone patrols have been launched over a sprawling forest on the slopes of Japan’s Mount Fuji that has become notorious for suicides. Alarmed at a resurgence in people taking their lives in ...
The leadership’s provision of drones greatly facilitates the monitoring of protected areas,” he added. Currently, the 17 officers are responsible for protecting over 200,000 hectares of forest. He ...