Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology ( KAIST ) have designed a fire - proof autonomous drone that can climb walls and fly around buildings to help fire - fighters source the location of a fire and also locate targets inside the building using a thermal imaging sensor , lasers and a protective outer skin that shields the electronic components of the device . The researchers believe the drone will help fire - fighters to determine where is best to mobilise their efforts . In a series of lab experiments , the drone withstood butane gas and ethanol aerosol flames reaching over 1,000º C.
Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have designed a fire-proof autonomous drone that can climb walls and fly around buildings to help fire-fighters source the location of a fire and also locate people inside the building using a thermal imaging camera, lasers and a protective outer skin that shields the electronic components of the device. The researchers hope the technology will help fire-fighters to choose where is best to mobilise their efforts. In a series of lab tests, the drone withstood butane gas and ethanol aerosol flames reaching over 1,000º C.