LA Fire Department could soon use DRONES

Firefighters in Los Angeles could soon get a helping hand from drones to help track down missing hikers, examine risks in burning buildings and search confined spaces. A landmark vote by the Los Angeles City Council has allowed the department to seek authorisation for use of drones in the field. While the drones have the potential to save thousands of lives, not everyone is happy with the decision, with some saying the unmanned flying systems raise'serious privacy concerns.' Officials from the Fire Department confirmed that the drones will not be used for police surveillance, but to assess hazards in hard-to-reach places. This includes tracking down missing hikers, examining risks in buring buildings and examining confined spacess.