New York City's Fire Department Will Soon Be Using Drones

Drones will give firefighters real-time information about an emergency. The New York City Fire Department is about to debut a drone that, appropriately, is painted fire engine red. The aircraft will soon be responding to fires and other emergencies, giving firefighters a clearer view of what they are facing. The LiveSky drone, created by Hoverfly, weighs eight pounds, can capture both video and infrared images and costs 85,000. New York City's landscape is filled with obstacles, and can pose a challenge for the drone's GPS as it tries to get reception.