Optimal Deep Learning Models for Post-Flood House Detection in Drone Imagery

Floods remain a persistent threat to human lives and infrastructure. Identifying flood-impacted houses in drone imageries will support the rescue teams to prioritize rescue operations in highly affected areas. This study investigates the performance of various deep-learning detection models for post-flood house detection using drone imagery. Our research aims to identify the most suitable model and optimized parameters for accurately and efficiently identifying flood-affected houses, thereby facilitating timely disaster response and recovery efforts. The paper explores various state-of-the-art architectures and provides a thorough performance evaluation.