Wildfire

Explore the latest insights on wildfire management and prevention through cutting-edge technology. From innovative drone regulations to government initiatives like the DHS’s new counter-drone office, this tag highlights how experts are tackling wildfire risks. Stay informed on tools and policies shaping safer skies and smarter wildfire responses.

News

How UC Santa Cruz Is Using Drones To Help Communities Read Air Quality Before It’s Too Late

Laura Bennett Jan 5, 2026 1

Javier Gonzalez-Rocha, UCSC professor Photo with UC Santa Cruz Students Observing Their Air Quality Sensing Drone | Photo Credits: UCSC Amazon Drone Deals: DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo with DJI RC2 now for $1,099! If…

News

Drone Rescue, XPrize Wildfire Competition, 4-Hour Flight Record, And FAA Waiver Changes

Laura Bennett Jan 3, 2026 1

Photo credit: Pilot Institute Amazon Drone Deals: DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo with DJI RC2 now for $1,099! Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. I have four stories for you this week that show just how much is…

News

Drones Race To Beat Wildfires Before They Explode

Laura Bennett Dec 29, 2025 1

Photo credit: Jayme Thornton Amazon Drone Deals: DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo with DJI RC2 now for $1,099! From a distance, the scene looked almost relaxed. A large black drone rested on grass. A small fire crackled on…

Agriculture

Versaterm and SiFly Partner to Expand Long Endurance Drone Support for Public Safety

Ryan Collins Dec 19, 2025 1

New integration combines DroneSense software with three hour flight drones to support DFR, SAR, and tactical missions Versaterm and SiFly Aviation have announced a new partnership aimed at expanding how public safety agencies use drones for…

Agriculture

Rift Raises €4.6M to Build European Network for On-Demand Aerial Intelligence

Ryan Collins Nov 20, 2025 1

French startup plans real-time drone surveillance layer for borders and critical infrastructure Rift, a Paris-based deep-tech startup, has raised €4.6 million to build what it calls a global network for on-demand, real-time aerial…

News

FCC Grants Itself Authority To Retroactively Ban Drones, DJI Neo 2 And L3 LiDAR Leak, Plus $300K…

Laura Bennett Nov 2, 2025 0

Photo credit: Pilot Institute Welcome to your weekly UAS news update, Halloween edition, where scary politicians create scary laws. I have three stories for you this week: The FCC votes on new powers, DJI drone and…

Agriculture

When Disaster Strikes: From Hurricane Harvey to Melissa. How Drones Have Become the First Responders…

Ryan Collins Oct 28, 2025 0

Eight years after Hurricane Harvey changed everything, drones are now standard in hurricane, wildfire and utility emergencies. As Hurricane Melissa barrels toward Jamaica, local authorities are preparing for high winds, flooding, power…

News

YouTuber Builds $120 Military-Grade Recon Drone That Streams To Tactical Software Used By U.S.…

Laura Bennett Oct 20, 2025 0

Photo credit: Data Slayer A popular tech YouTuber has reverse-engineered a $40,000 military-grade reconnaissance drone for just $120.07 using open-source hardware and off-the-shelf components. The DIY system…

Agriculture

Censys and STRIXDRONES Partner to Bring Remote Fixed-Wing Inspections to the Power Grid

Ryan Collins Oct 10, 2025 0

Censys Technologies and STRIXDRONES USA have announced a strategic partnership that combines a long-endurance, fixed-wing drone built for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations with a fully autonomous docking station. The…

Regulations

Leveraging Point Clouds for Vegetation Encroachment Assessment: A Drone-Enabled Approach

Thomas Reed Oct 2, 2025 0

This article from Blue Marble Geographics highlights how advanced point cloud analysis can support vegetation fire risk assessment. Blue Marble is known for its geospatial software, including Global Mapper and Global Mapper Pro, which…

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