Ping-pong balls and drones: Future of fire in the forest
Ping-pong balls to ignite prescribed fire can be used with drones larger than this Vision Aerial Switchblade Elite (Type 4). USDA Forest Service photo by Kaitlyn Tyler.
ARIZONA—Drier, hotter days create the perfect climate for wildfires to spread violently, rushing into neighboring…
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Flying Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for Natural Resource Management Purposes on Forest System Lands
The U.S. Forest Service is highly interested in new technologies such as Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). There is potential for the agency to fly UAS for a host of natural resource management purposes, including wildfire management; disaster response; law enforcement support; forest health monitoring; research; and forest and range management.The U.S. Forest Service has been considering and…
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Flying Drones for Work/Business on National Forest System Lands
Individuals and organizations wanting to fly an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) on National Forest System Lands for work/business must meet FAA requirements. This includes news media and film and video production companies.Please visit the FAA's website for more information about flying UAS.Please contact the FAA or a Forest Service regional aviation officer for more information about flying a…
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If You Fly, We Can't
Firefighting aircraft fly at very low altitudes, typically just a couple of hundred feet above the ground, the same altitude as UAS flown by members of the public and others. This creates the potential for a mid-air collision or pilot distraction that could result in a serious or fatal accident.In addition, an unauthorized UAS that loses its communication link could fall from the sky, causing…
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Flying UAS for Fun on National Forest System Lands
Anyone who want to fly an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) on National Forest System lands for fun or recreation must meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements.Please visit the FAA's website to learn about new changes to recreational drone flying in the United States.Members of the public may fly UAS for hobby or recreation in many places on National Forest System lands.…