AI firefighting drones take aim at wildfires

Aug-20-2026, 13:00:45 GMT–FOX News

CAL FIRE tested autonomous firefighting drones from Seneca designed for early fire suppression. XPRIZE Wildfire finalists also demonstrated AI wildfire detection systems in Alaska.

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