Drones capable of spraying water and fire retardants have been practicing how to snuff out wildfires early in California and Alaska this summer—demonstrating a possible rapid-response tool for ...
States warn drone pilots to stay away from wildfires as FAA flight restrictions aim to protect firefighting operations.
Unauthorized drone incursions are grounding firefighting aircraft during Western wildfires, creating delays and serious ...
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - Fire officials are warning the public to keep drones away from active wildfires during wildfire season, saying unmanned aircraft in restricted airspace can force ...
Oregon officials warn that unauthorized drone flights near wildfires ground firefighting aircraft, risking rapid fire growth.
On a smoky mountain slope, an exhausted firefighter scans the hazy horizon around her. Beyond a line of flames, she can see a small town in the distance. She kneels down, reaches into her backpack, ...
This is a scale problem. That Argo-1 drone carries about 12 gallons of fire retardant (assuming 100 lb cargo limit and density of water). A quick web search shows that 1 gallon of fire retardant may ...