Aspen tests new AI-enabled drones for firefighting

Drone manufacturers are developing a new generation of large drones equipped with artificial intelligence to assist in delivering water or fire retardant to combat fires, NPR News reported.

Aspen, Colorado has become the first location to test these AI-enabled fire-extinguishing drones in real-world conditions, according to NPR News.

While the technology is considered advanced and costly, its effectiveness in firefighting operations remains to be determined, NPR News noted.

The testing in Aspen will provide valuable data on how well these drones perform in fire suppression and whether they can become a viable tool for firefighting agencies.