Discussion Page - Idea 69

#69: Wildfire Swarm

On a recent visit to Australia, I noticed how harsh is the life with the bush wildfires. I really need to take my hat off for the many men and women that dedicate their lifes to fight these fires.

The idea is to design a swarm of robust drones that can scoop water or other fire fighting product and spread along the fire fronts. 

Now it should not be easy to fly with the raging winds usually associated with fires.

The idea is that they could respond quicker than we can, once deployed.

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