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UAS in Wildfire Response

drone flying in forestUnmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are revolutionizing wildfire response, providing real-time situational awareness, hotspot detection, and safer operations in high-risk environments. The FAA, in collaboration with the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) and the U.S....