Drone company's software will no longer stop flights over wildfires, other no-fly zones
The world's largest drone manufacturer changed software that once prevented drones from flying in restricted airspace.
How firefighting planes and helicopters are battling the LA Fires
The Los Angeles area has been hit with one of the worst fires in U.S. history. The California Department of Forestry and Fire ...
Aerial firefighting companies' new challenge: Keeping up with demand
Aerial firefighting companies supplement federal and state firefighting fleets, and their services are in high demand.
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Wildfire-ravaged communities in Southern California face a new threat
A CalFire map showing the Palisades and Eaton fire perimeters in Los Angeles County. Jan. 16, 2025. (CalFire) L.A. County Public Works, Pestrella says, is moving quickly to develop plans to hold ...
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Aerial firefighting CEO says he loses sleep over people flying their drones near his planes
The CEO of a company that flies "Super Scooper" firefighting planes said one of his biggest worries is drones crashing into his planes during emergencies like the Los Angeles wildfires.
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Canadian ‘Super Scooper’ plane grounded after hitting civilian drone over Los Angeles wildfires
(CNN) — Los Angeles authorities have vowed to prosecute illegal drone flights after a civilian drone collided with a Canadian “Super Scooper” aircraft ... The War Zone reported, citing Cal Fire. It ...
Super Scooper planes that fight wildfires are ‘rugged, reliable’ — and rare
Only about 160 fire-dousing Super Scooper aircraft, which are built in Canada using a 55-year-old design, are in operation worldwide as demand for them grows.
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Super Scooper planes that fight wildfires are ‘rugged, reliable' — and rare
“There could have been injuries,” said Scott McLean, an information officer for Cal Fire. “There could have been fatalities.” So far, there aren’t many alternatives to Super Scooper ...