CAL FIRE tested Seneca's autonomous suppression drones in California, while XPRIZE finalists faced field challenges in Alaska during June 2026.

Unauthorized drones force Cal Fire aircraft to shift operations during the Timber Fire, highlighting risks of flying within ...

Drones capable of spraying water and fire retardants have been practicing how to snuff out wildfires early in California and Alaska this summer—demonstrating a possible rapid-response tool for ...

Wildfire detection is getting a high-tech overhaul, with autonomous drones and AI-powered sensors now being trained to spot flames and launch a response before a human firefighting crew can be ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The time to take personal video of the devastation in Spokane is after the fire is out and homes stop burning, not during the ...

Authorities are investigating after an unauthorized drone interfered with firefighting aircraft in Big Sur earlier this week.

As firefighters braved the smoke and flames from the ground and rooftops, a small object soared above their heads Wednesday morning, trying to assist their efforts as a five-alarm fire ripped through ...

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Fire officials are warning the public to keep drones away from active wildfires during wildfire season, saying unmanned aircraft in restricted airspace can force ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A firefighting drone takes off. Wildfires can get a frightening head start. A small ignition in remote terrain can grow while ...

This is a scale problem. That Argo-1 drone carries about 12 gallons of fire retardant (assuming 100 lb cargo limit and density of water). A quick web search shows that 1 gallon of fire retardant may ...

Fire agencies are testing autonomous drones that could reach remote wildfires before ground crews or larger aircraft arrive. Wildfires can get a frightening head start. A small ignition in remote ...