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Unauthorized Drones Near a Wildfire can Cost and Kill

August 10, 2016 Kaari Carpenter, Fire and Aviation Management, U.S. Forest Service

Recreational drones or Unmanned Aircraft Systems sometimes called UAS have become increasingly popular in the past few years. While this is an interesting hobby and can allow you to get beautiful aerial photography, some activities pose a significant hazard. The use of these drones to capture video...

Forestry

Drones can be Deadly for Wildland Firefighters

July 06, 2015 Robert Westover, Office of Communication, U.S. Forest Service

Imagine if a hostile country sent an Unmanned Aircraft System or UAS, otherwise known as a drone, to disturb the efforts of firefighters during a catastrophic wildfire. The confusion that might ensue could cause loss of life and property as flames jump fire lines simply because resources have been...

Forestry
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