Drones packing infrared imaging cameras identify wildfires

Drones packing infrared imaging cameras identify wildfires

Drones and emerging infrared camera imaging technology could provide a much-needed boost to wildland firefighters in the coming years as they try to spot new fires and keep track of existing ones. Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands spokesman Jason Curry said Tuesday a national unmanned aircraft system could be in place within the next few years to help with monitoring, measuring and eventually detecting wildfires. “Something real-time that could notify dispatch centers…

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