Big sky, fierce summer: new line of sight for firies

In Australia, a partnership between inventors, firefighters, and academics is leading to the development of powerful drones for managing bushfires, with the advanced 3.6 metre Volanti model by Australian company Carbonix being showcased for its ability to fight wildfires in Canada even in darkness. The use of artificial intelligence and machine learning is expected to enhance fire detection and response, particularly in remote areas, as extreme fire weather and longer fire seasons are predicted to continue due to climate change. A “paradigm shift in fire management” is deemed necessary by experts to integrate advanced technology and knowledge for early detection and rapid response to prevent fires from escalating to catastrophic levels.

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