Fighting the wildfire upsurge, saving lives, and the new drone advantage

This summertime has brought everyone’s attention to that which now burns hotter than ever – wildfires. With more fire, we are facing a rising demand for proper tools to fight it. Drones are one option that can help in many ways. We’ve talked to industry experts and put their wisdom in an article. Take a look, and learn what can be done to put up a better fight and save more lives.

“We need to spot wildfires early, hit them fast, and keep them small”

From North and South America, across Europe, to Indonesia, Australia and beyond, the pattern is the same. Wildfire season is getting longer, and in some places it’s almost a year-round concern. Take Canada. By 27 June 2023, the country broke records for the largest area burned by wildfires in a single year. What can be done to protect communities, save lives and preserve ecosystems?