Wildfire drones could soon ditch bulky satellite terminals

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As Europe prepares for its largest-ever coordinated wildfire response, drones are becoming indispensable tools for spotting fires, tracking their spread, and keeping emergency crews informed. The problem? Once those drones leave cellular coverage, getting live video back to responders typically means carrying heavy satellite terminals. That’s exactly the challenge OQ Technology says it has solved with a new satellite demonstration.
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