<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>California's 2025 wildfire season has led to an increased use of drones for firefighting by state and local agencies, research institutions, and private companies.</li><li>CAL FIRE has doubled its drone usage for tasks like aerial ignition, real-time mapping of fire perimeters, and post-fire damage assessments.</li><li>Drones equipped with advanced technology like Plastic Sphere Dispenser systems are used for aerial ignition to create firebreaks in inaccessible areas.</li><li>High-endurance surveillance drones like the MQ-9 Reaper and smaller drones with thermal cameras are utilized for real-time intelligence, ground support, and safety enhancement in firefighting operations.</li></ul>

What’s Flying Above California’s Wildfires? The Drone Revolution Explained

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