Aspen Tests AI-Enabled Fire-Extinguishing Drones for Wildfire Response
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Drone manufacturers are trialing a new generation of large drones equipped with AI to deliver water or fire retardant. Aspen, Colorado, is the first location to test these advanced drones. While the technology is innovative and costly, its effectiveness in firefighting remains to be determined.
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