Thermal drones are UAVs equipped with specialized infrared cameras or sensors that detect heat, which is invisible to the naked eye. These drones work by capturing infrared radiation, emitted by all objects based on their temperature, and translating it into a visual image, creating a heat map. This technology makes thermal drones invaluable for various applications:

1. Search and Rescue: Thermal drones can locate missing persons in difficult conditions, such as at night, in dense forests, or after natural disasters, by detecting body heat.

2. Firefighting: Firefighters use thermal drones to identify hotspots and trapped individuals in burning structures, improving the efficiency of rescue efforts and fire control.

3. Inspections: These drones are used to assess buildings and infrastructure for heat loss, detect potential equipment malfunctions, and identify storm damage. They also play a role in agriculture by monitoring crop health and irrigation.

4. Agriculture: Farmers utilize thermal drones to assess crop health, identify pests, and optimize irrigation and fertilization efforts.

Although thermal drones are relatively new, their versatility and efficiency have made them increasingly popular.

Key Factors When Choosing a Thermal Drone:

When selecting a thermal drone, consider the following critical factors:

• Sensor Resolution: Higher resolution provides sharper, more detailed thermal images, allowing for clearer detection of temperature variations.

• Image Quality: Beyond resolution, image quality involves how well the camera handles different lighting and temperature conditions to provide accurate results.

• Flight Time: Longer flight times are important if you're covering large areas or conducting lengthy inspections, as they allow for extended missions on a single charge.

• Control Range: This defines how far the drone can operate from the pilot before the signal weakens, which is crucial for maintaining safe and effective control.

• Ease of Use: Whether you're an experienced pilot or a beginner, consider how intuitive the controls are and how user-friendly the drone is for efficient data collection.

Considering these factors will ensure you select a thermal drone that meets your performance and operational needs. We have listed the more popular drones for Public Safety Below.  There are more drones and also variations depending on your applications.

DJI Drones do have GEO Fencing, which can be disabled for Authorized Public Safety Entities.