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A balloon more than 100 feet tall loitered over the Moose Fire in Idaho for 11 days in early August to demonstrate its surveillance capabilities to wildfire commanders.

Up, Up And Away. Forest Service Looking At Special Balloons To Monitor Big Wildfires

The U.S. Forest Service is looking at something different — very different — to improve situational awareness at big wildfires: high altitude balloons.

This latest iteration of Amazon's package delivery drones will be used to drop off packages in customers' backyards.

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Amazon Drone Deliveries Nearly Ready For Prime Time With Oregon Crashes In Rear-View Mirror

Amazon made news this month by announcing it will start package deliveries by aerial drone to real customers in a northern California town. In the run up to the U.S. debut, the company conducted extensive flight tests in Eastern Oregon, where it experienced a spate of crashes. Amazon said Monday the upcoming rollout of commercial drone delivery signifies the refined technology is safe and no longer experimental.

A black, red and silver drone with two silver cannisters full of bugs prepares for takeoff near a green vineyard.

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Drone Technology, Sustainability Key To Grape And Wine Research In Washington For 2022