Wildfire

Drones Disrupt Wildfire Fighting Efforts Across The U.s.

Drones Disrupt Wildfire Fighting Efforts Across the U.S.

So far this wildfire season, aerial firefighting activities have faced the persistent nuisance of 21 “public drone incursions,” the National Interagency Fire Center reported. These incidents have predominantly occurred in the U.S. West, with five cases in California, three in…

A Good Way To Destroy Your Drone Battery 3

A Good Way to Destroy Your Drone Battery

Drone enthusiasts face unique challenges when flying in extreme weather conditions. This summer’s record-breaking heat and widespread wildfires have created new considerations for pilots. Safety remains paramount, both for the equipment and the operators themselves. In smoky conditions, visibility is…

Autonomous Helicopters: A New Frontier In Wildfire Response 8

Autonomous Helicopters: A New Frontier in Wildfire Response

Rain, a startup founded by Maxwell Brodie, is developing software that could revolutionize Wildfire response by enabling autonomous helicopters to tackle fires in their earliest stages. This innovative approach aims to significantly reduce response times and prevent small fires from…

Flying A Drone Near Arizona Wildfire? Think Again!

Drones Grounded as Wildfire Risk Soars in Silver City

The Gila National Forest in New Mexico is facing a very high risk of Wildfire, with recent incidents highlighting the ongoing threat. As firefighting efforts intensify, a new danger has emerged: unauthorized drone flights near active fire sites. These drone…

Flying A Drone Near Arizona Wildfire? Think Again!

Flying a Drone Near Arizona Wildfire? Think Again!

Wildcat Fire Rages On The Wildcat Fire, which started near Bartlett Lake in the Tonto National Forest on May 18, has burned over 14,000 acres. Currently, it’s 36% contained. Fire crews, engines, and helicopters are working tirelessly to control the…

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DJI Defends Its Drones Amid Homeland Security Hearing

The Debate Over Chinese-Made Drones On May 16, the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing titled: “Unmanned Aerial Systems: An Examination of the Use of Drones in Emergency Response,” examining the use of drones in emergency response. The…

Seed-Dropping Drones Combat Deforestation In Kosovo 16

Seed-Dropping Drones Combat Deforestation in Kosovo

In a groundbreaking effort to counteract deforestation in Kosovo, drones are being used to plant seeds rapidly and efficiently. This initiative, spearheaded by the non-profit organization Sustainability Leadership Kosova (SLK) in collaboration with Croatian company Project 02, aims to restore…

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