These aerial photos that were taken with the DJI Mavic 2 EA, show us the advantage that thermal drones offer when it comes to analyzing wildfires and building fires.
DJI Mavic 2 EA shows advantage thermal drones offer
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Fighting wildfires with high-tech drones and artificial intelligence
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Aerospace company, Pegasus Imagery based in Edmonton, Canada is using high-tech drones and artificial intelligence to aid firefighters in their battle against out-of-control wildfires.
Dixie Fire drone incident under FBI and FAA investigation
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The Dixie Fire drone incident is under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the FBI. The drone flight had interfered with Cal Fire aircraft fire fighting operations during the first hours of the Dixie Fire.
Robert Irwin’s stunning drone photo was legal
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Robert Irwin’s award-winning bushfire drone photo stirred up some controversy as in almost all cases it is illegal to fly your drone near wildfires as you risk interfering with aerial firefighting activities. However, Robert Irwin’s drone photo, which was taken in Queensland, Australia was legal, and here’s why.
Steve Irwin’s son wins award with bushfire drone photo
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Robert Irwin, the son of the late TV environmentalist Steve Irwin, won the People’s Choice Award in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest with his bushfire drone photo.
Drone should detect forest and wildfires at an early stage
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As a result of rising temperatures and more periods of long drought, the risk of forest and wildfires in The Netherlands will increase sharply in the coming years. In order to identify forest and wildfires at an early stage, the North Holland North Safety Region wants to deploy a drone that periodically flies around during periods of drought. To this end, a partnership has been entered into with...
House approves legislation to study drone incursions on fighting wildfires
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Last week the U.S. House of Representatives approved bipartisan legislation to set up a federal and state study to examine the risks and effects of drone incursions on fighting wildfires.
Drone interferes with helicopters fighting Cameron Peak Fire
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On Saturday a drone interfered with helicopters that were involved in fighting the Cameron Peak fire in Colorado. As part of the fire fighting efforts, helicopters were dropping water in the Pingree Park area when they were forced to stop because of an illegally flown drone.
Drone imagery helps tell story of Berry Creek and devastating North Complex Fire
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Today in the Washington Post, drone imagery helps to tell the story of Berry Creek and the North Complex Fire that devastated the small town in California.
Seed drones used by WWF to boost koala gum trees after Australia wildfires
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After the devastating wildfires on Australia’s East Coast, specialized seed drones are now used in a test program to drop seeds to boost koala numbers by regenerating bushland with gum trees. The program is part of a World Wildlife Fund (WWF) scheme.