Published Paper Details:

The rapid spread of fire in remote, elevated, or structurally compromised locations poses a substantial risk to both property and lives. Traditional firefighting approaches, while effective on the ground, are often restricted by physical and environmental limitations. This project presents the development of a cost-effective, manually operated Fire-Fighting Drone (FFD) capable of deploying fire extinguisher balls over targeted fire zones. The drone is equipped with a basic mechanical payload dropping mechanism triggered by a switch on the remote controller, enabling safe operation at a distance. Unlike autonomous UAVs, the proposed FFD is simple, affordable, and accessible for emergency services in rural or low-resource settings. The system is tested under controlled fire conditions and shown to effectively suppress small-scale fires with improved targeting accuracy and safe operational distance. The paper discusses the design process, mechanical integration, performance analysis, and potential applications, along with the limitations and suggestions for future enhancements.