Drones get nod of approval for use in fighting British Columbia wildfires
VANCOUVER — Drones are about to be added to the fire fighting arsenal of the B.C. Wildfire Service.
Spokeswoman Erin Catherall says the service has conducted two seasons of trials and is ready to put the remotely controlled aircraft to work.
She says drones have already been an important part of the battle against recent wildfires in northeastern British Columbia because they are cheaper and safer than piloted aircraft.
They can also be used at night, when most helicopters and planes are grounded.