Drones Are Already on the Front Lines of Wildfire Response. Robots and AI Could Be Next.

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By By Mosabber HossainSep 29, 2026, 4:50 am109 ptsTrending
Federal agencies use drones to map fires, find hotspots and ignite burns, and researchers are testing robots on rough terrain and artificial intelligence in fire and smoke behavior forecasts. By Mosabber Hossain During the Sand Creek Fire, which has burned since the start of August in southwestern Montana,…

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