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TECHNOLOGYJun 17 · 02:18 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIJeff Derderian

Florida’s new weapon against blazing brush fire season: Pellet-dropping drones

Florida is using pellet-dropping drones to combat an active brush fire season, with over 2,200 fires reported in 2026—surpassing the yearly average of 2,400. The Florida Forest Service employs drones to identify hotspots and deploy fire-igniting barriers to contain blazes, while urging the public to adhere to burn bans.

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