Drones and Disasters: Preparing for Wildfires in 2021 and Beyond

​​As record-setting wildfires consumed western states in 2020, the need for more firefighting resources and better preparation became evident. Yet political wrangling has significantly curtailed use of drone technology, taking away a powerful and proven tool to help prevent and contain these fires. DJI hosted a virtual roundtable of experts, including ADI Executive Director Jenny Rosenberg, to discuss the role of drones in wildland fires, featuring experts sharing first-hand perspectives from the 2020 wildfire season.

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