By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill As artificial intelligence (AI) tools are rapidly driving the pace of technological innovation across a wide swath of industries, a controversy is brewing over which AI tools the commercial drone industry should embrace and how quickly that adoption should take place. Currently, military drone applications, which are increasingly … [Read more...] about AI Tech Holds Promise for Drone Users, But There Are Limits
wildfire mitigation
From Reactive Response to Predictive Defense: How Utilities Are Using Drones to Reduce Wildfire Risk
As extreme weather and wildfire risk continue to threaten utility infrastructure across North America, many grid operators are rethinking how they identify and manage ignition hazards. Drones are increasingly central to that shift, enabling utilities to move beyond reactive vegetation management toward predictive, data-driven risk mitigation strategies. In this guest post, … [Read more...] about From Reactive Response to Predictive Defense: How Utilities Are Using Drones to Reduce Wildfire Risk
Oregon Department of Aviation and Yamaha Partner to Explore Uncrewed Helicopter for Wildfire Mitigation
Agreement will assess the Yamaha FAZER SAR’s potential for early wildfire suppression under proposed BVLOS rules The Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. to evaluate the use of Yamaha’s FAZER SAR unmanned helicopter in wildfire mitigation and suppression efforts. As wildfire seasons become … [Read more...] about Oregon Department of Aviation and Yamaha Partner to Explore Uncrewed Helicopter for Wildfire Mitigation
Drone Technology Supports Wildfire Prevention and Response
Drone America and UAS Center at SBD Collaborate on Advanced Safety Tools Drone America has announced a partnership with the UAS Center at SBD, focusing on wildfire prevention and mitigation. The collaboration combines advanced drone technology with regional expertise to create innovative tools that enhance community safety and emergency response. “By combining Drone … [Read more...] about Drone Technology Supports Wildfire Prevention and Response
