# Firefighting drones developed as US wildfires become year-round crisis

Firefighting drones are being developed to combat the increasing frequency of wildfires in the United States, which now occur nearly year-round. These unmanned aerial vehicles aim to assist human firefighters in dangerous conditions. The innovation is critical as climate change extends wildfire seasons and intensifies their severity.

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### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/07/firefighting-drones-in-the-works-as-wildfires-plague-us-nearly-year-round/) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:55:52 +0000