Devices · 11h ago
Firefighting drones aim to stop wildfires before they spread
California and XPRIZE are testing drones to detect and extinguish wildfires early. The competition challenges teams to autonomously find and suppress fires within minutes. Winning designs could reshape wildfire response as blazes become more frequent year-round.
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The tech is promising, but scaling drone fleets for real-world wildfire conditions remains a major hurdle.
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