Dragon Firefighter Flying Robot: The Future of Firefighting In a groundbreaking development, scientists have created a new ally for firefighters: the Dragon Firefighter. This flying firehose is designed to combat the most dangerous fires, providing a safer alternative for human firefighters. The Dragon Firefighter is the brainchild of a team of Japanese researchers. “We … [Read more...] about “Dragon Firefighter” Robot Fights Fires from a Distance
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Canada Authorizes Drone Swarms Operating Beyond Visual Line of Sight to Fight Wildfires
Canada has authorized the operation of drone swarms beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for fighting wildfires. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Canada - Authorizes - BVLOS - Drone - Swarms - To - Fight - Wildfires Canadian drone service provider IN-FLIGHT Data is a Canadian SAIL 6 operator, holding three Guinness World Records for its drone flights. Now, … [Read more...] about Canada Authorizes Drone Swarms Operating Beyond Visual Line of Sight to Fight Wildfires
OSU Researchers Launch Autonomous Drones to Study Wildfires
Researchers with The Ohio State University are using autonomous drones to help prevent and mitigate wildfires. As witnessed by the ongoing blazes across the U.S., wildfires are difficult to predict and fight. Flames can travel up to 14 mph in dry grass and spread in unexpected directions. An OSU team led by mechanical and aerospace engineering professor Mrinal Kumar … [Read more...] about OSU Researchers Launch Autonomous Drones to Study Wildfires
Public Perception of Drones in the UK: 68% See Positive Impact
In the UK, public perception of drones is improving. A new study shows that more than 2/3 of UK public believe drones will positively impact the future. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, new research has been released from the “Project XCelerate” Consortium, led by BT and Altitude Angel, finding that more than two thirds (68%) of the British public believe … [Read more...] about Public Perception of Drones in the UK: 68% See Positive Impact
Spanish Researchers Deploy Drones to Improve Wildfire Prediction
As summer heats up, experts are expecting another scorching forest-fire season—especially with the added uncertainty fanned by climate change. However, Toledo University is finding new ways to predict forest fires using drone technology. Partnering with European drone LiDAR solution provider Routescene, the university assessed a forest-fire site in the Spanish province of … [Read more...] about Spanish Researchers Deploy Drones to Improve Wildfire Prediction
