Category: Wildfire
FCC Adopts New Rules for Drone Communications in 5 GHz Spectrum
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken a significant step towards enhancing drone operations by adopting initial rules for wireless communications to control uncrewed aircraft [more…]
FCC Approves New Rules for Drone Spectrum Access in 5 GHz Band
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken a significant step towards enhancing drone connectivity by approving new rules that allow unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to [more…]
UK Researchers Test Drone Swarms for Wildfire Detection and Suppression
A team of Firefighters, scientists, and engineers in the UK is developing technology that could revolutionize Wildfire detection and suppression using swarms of autonomous drones. [more…]
Drone Light Show Illuminates Lahaina’s Iconic Images in Remembrance Concert
A Drone Light Show created a powerful visual tribute to Lahaina’s heritage during the Puana Aloha no Lahaina concert, part of a week-long remembrance of [more…]
A Good Way to Destroy Your Drone Battery
Drone enthusiasts face unique challenges when flying in extreme weather conditions. This summer’s record-breaking heat and widespread wildfires have created new considerations for pilots. Safety [more…]
Autonomous Helicopters: A New Frontier in Wildfire Response
Rain, a startup founded by Maxwell Brodie, is developing software that could revolutionize Wildfire response by enabling autonomous helicopters to tackle fires in their earliest [more…]
Water Rescue Gets High-Tech Boost: Fire Authority Unveils Waterproof Drone
The South San Joaquin County Fire Authority (SSJCFA) in California has added a new tool to its water rescue arsenal – a waterproof drone capable [more…]
Assaulted Drone Pilot, SkyeBrowse Update, PSA on Flying Near Wildfires, and DJI Mountain Bike
We have three stories for you this week: an assaulted drone pilot wins in court, Skydio releases a new update, and our yearly PSA about [more…]
US Air Force Unveils ULTRA Drone: A Game-Changer in Long-Endurance Reconnaissance
ULTRA: USAF’s New Spy Drone Flies for Days on End The United States Air Force has unveiled ULTRA, a new long-endurance reconnaissance drone that can [more…]
Carnegie Mellon’s AI-Powered Firefighting Drones Set for 2025 Launch
Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is developing cutting-edge autonomous drones to aid Firefighters in combating wildfires, with a potential market launch as early as 2025, [more…]