Using drones as “fire watchtowers” as a proactive measure against the spread of large-scale disasters. Using drones as “fire watchtowers” as a proactive measure against the spread of large-scale disasters.

Using drones as "fire watchtowers" as a proactive measure against the spread of large-scale disasters.

Social Issues
  • SUSTAINABLE GITES AND
    COMMUNITIES
  • INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND
    INFRASTRUCTURE

Issue

The "fire spread" from a Tokyo metropolitan earthquake, which poses a threat of approximately 30 trillion yen in economic damage.

The current firefighting system, which relies on reports from residents, is expected to become nonfunctional during the immediate aftermath of a disaster. With around 2,000 fires likely to occur in densely populated wooden areas during a Tokyo metropolitan earthquake, the Central Disaster Management Council estimates that 410,000 buildings could be lost, resulting in economic damages of approximately 30 trillion yen, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced disaster response measures.

Approach

A next-generation firefighting support system leveraging drones.

We envision a social system where autonomous aerial drones are deployed immediately after a disaster, acting like fire watchtowers to swiftly and accurately identify the extent of damage.

 

Social Impact

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