AI joins fight against forest fires in Mediterranean hotspot

Avincis, Europe's largest air rescue unit, is using artificial intelligence and drones to help fight wildfires more effectively in Italy, Türkiye, and Greece.

More than 66,000 forest fires broke out in Italy in 2024, largely due to heat waves and climate change. (Photo: INMR)

WondersAvincis, Europe's largest air rescue unit, is using AI to improve its ability to respond to wildfires. (Photo: TechRadar) world technology is struggling because of AI

Startups collaborate to develop AI-integrated seaplanes and drones to monitor fires from above in real time. (Photo: avincis.com)

Artificial intelligence helps map fires, determine the direction of spread, the location of aircraft, and calculate optimal actions for pilots. (Photo: telecomreviewasia)

With 270 firefighters and 102 dedicated pilots, Avincis still sees technology as key to improving firefighting efficiency. (Photo: Phys.org)

Flying low, at slow speeds and in thick smoke are major challenges that firefighting pilots regularly face. (Photo: The Guardian)

The fire season lasts from May to October, so Avincis pilots constantly practice emergency situations. (Photo: The Local Italy)

The integration of AI shows that technology is becoming a powerful ally in protecting people from severe natural disasters. (Photo: Azilen Technologies)

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