Flood Surveillance using FPV drones

Abstract

The occurrence of floods is unavoidable due to the varying climatic and environmental conditions of a country like India. Flooding can be disastrous for both life and the economy, thus the presence of a flood monitoring and alert system becomes vital. A conventional weather monitoring system is not sufficient, since it is not quick and efficient. When a flood occurs, the authorities must spend a myriad of funds on food rations and emergency necessities. Even though the upscaled current flood monitoring systems in practice are situated in vital areas, it can be noticed that flash floods are still ubiquitous. In crucial times, drones play a major role in providing quick and efficient responses. During floods, it assists to map the impact caused, and to predict the damages to various life forms, properties, and lands. On that account, a First-Person View drone, which mainly incorporates an electronic speed controller and flight controller, that can be used for surveilling the areas of the flood has been designed in this work.