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- DIGITAL TWIN UAV FOR WI LDFIRE PREVENTION AND DETECTION USING MOBILE DEVICESPublication . Costa, Carlos Eduardo Pereira Martinho da; Gonçalves, Alexandrino José Marques; Rodrigues, Nuno Carlos Sousa; Ribeiro, Roberto Aguiar; Costa, Paulo Manuel AlmeidaThe escalating severity of wildfires presents a significant menace to forests, air and water quality, and soil health, exacerbating the challenges of climate change. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have emerged as a practical solution for the surveillance and management of wildfires, characterized by their swift deployment, cost-effectiveness, and minimal environmental impact. This study presents a Digital Twin (DT) system for UAVs that enables users to engage with both virtual and real UAVs through mobile devices for wildfire prevention and detection. The proposed system encompasses four primary services: UAV Flight Data Generator (UAVFDG), Visualization, Control, and Retrieval. Moreover, the system facilitates users in honing their UAV control skills in a virtual environment before transitioning to real-world scenarios, effectively mitigating risks and reducing costs. The significant contributions of this research lie in the conceptualization, implementation, and validation of a DT-based mobile system that leverages Augmented Reality (AR), including features like autonomous flight data attribution and movement. Evaluation results underscore the successful implementation of the proposed system, backed by positive feedback from participants and a System Usability Scale (SUS) score of 79.75.