Korea deploys AI drones to stop wild boar incursions into residential areas
High above the forested slopes encircling northern Seoul, autonomous drones are scanning the brush for an unexpected urban threat: wild boars. Equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) and real-time thermal imaging, the unmanned aircraft are part of a new high-tech surveillance system launched by Korea to intercept roaming wildlife before they stray into crowded city areas. Korea’s National…
High above the forested slopes surrounding northern Seoul, autonomous drones equipped with artificial intelligence and thermal imaging are being deployed to combat an unexpected urban threat: wild boars. This new high-tech surveillance system was launched by Korea to intercept roaming wildlife before they stray into densely populated city areas. According to the National Institute of Biological Resources, the AI-driven monitoring system was developed to track wild boars in real-time.
By integrating autonomous drones, closed-circuit cameras, and deep-learning algorithms, the platform can detect animal movements, predict potential travel corridors, and instantly alert local authorities when a boar crosses into high-risk zones. This marks a significant shift in urban wildlife management, as officials have traditionally relied on reactive measures after boars are spotted near homes, parks, or roads – a strategy that leaves little time for prevention. In 2025, Seoul's fire headquarters received nearly 500 wild boar dispatches.
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