Drone/UAS

UAS in Aerial Firefighting: How Are Drones Addressing Our Growing Wildfire Challenges?

April 15, 2024

Helicopter Association International Addresses Pandemic Issues Related to Holding HAI HELI-EXPO 2021 in New Orleans

January 14, 2021

Alexandria, Va. (Jan. 14, 2021) – Helicopter Association International (HAI) remains committed to supporting the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) industry by holding an...

Unique Forest Service Program Saves Money and Lives with Innovative Technology

January 7, 2021

Gifford Pinchot, founding father of the USDA Forest Service, revolutionized American forestry in the late 1800s and recognized the need for science-based forestry. The...

California police adopt WingtraOne drone for wildfire damage assessment

November 24, 2020

LAFAYETTE, California - The Lafayette City Police Department and an interagency task force joined a survey firm to deal with extensive damage caused by California wildfires that...

Drone operator says latest technology would increase firefighting speed

October 15, 2020

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The latest technology in firefighting, according to a drone pilot, could increase fire crews' ability to efficiently battle flames at night...

Michigan Air National Guard supports California wildfire response

October 15, 2020

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (AFNS) -- Members of the 110th Operations Group at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base volunteered to assist firefighters battling the California...

EHang Launches Aerial Firefighting Solution

July 31, 2020

EHang Holdings Limited, who is leading the global charge of providing a working concept of optionally piloted vehicles with a human payload announced today...

Fire Officials: Flying Drones Over Fires Is Dangerous And Illegal

July 2, 2020

Drones are a lot of fun and they are popping up everywhere. One place you should never see them is during an active fire....

SCE Using Drones as Part of Wildfire Prevention Measures

June 26, 2020

BREA, Calif. – Southern California Edison is taking a top-down approach to help check its equipment ahead of wildfire season in the area. The utility is...

Drone Interference Into Quarter Fire Under Investigation

June 26, 2020

Sonora, CA – Officials report a drone interfered with aerial firefighting efforts assigned to the Quarter Fire, burning near Cedar Ridge. As reported last evening,...

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