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Drones Compete to Spot and Extinguish Brushfires
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Current response time between wildfire detection and extinguishment is often over one hour
80% confidenceCommercial viability for wildfire drone systems is uncertain and an uphill battle
80% confidenceOn red flag day with high-wind conditions, fire grows to big size in tens of seconds, even 10 minutes too slow for effective response
80% confidenceXPrize competition will make quantum leap difference in wildfire response
80% confidenceGovernment fire agencies lack unrestricted dollars to develop something new
80% confidenceLow-altitude water release requires much less water than high-altitude aircraft drops
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