Climate change has intensified wildfire frequency and severity across British Columbia, with traditional monitoring approaches – ground sensors, manned aircraft, and satellites – facing critical limitations in coverage, cost, and response time.

This presentation explores how AI-powered drones are transforming wildfire management through a three-stage approach: prediction, real-time detection, and post-fire assessment.

Dr. Michal Aibin, BCIT will discuss his research using drone-mounted cameras and machine learning to detect wildfires within minutes and assess forest conditions for risk mapping. The session includes a live demonstration and concludes with Q&A.