Students learn about and discuss the basics of firefighting. Then, they use their drone flying skills and Hopper’s camera to identify spot fires before they can spread.

Learning Objectives

-Participate in a group discussion about firefighting and its current technologies.

-Learn about wildfires and understand how drones are used to identify spot fires.

-Work as a VO or RPIC with teammate(s) to navigate Hopper together and practice drone flying skills.