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The Civil Guard's drone unit monitors wildfires from the air

During the wave of wildfires this summer, the Civil Guard's drones are tracking the spread of the flames.

9 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: The Civil Guard's drone unit monitors wildfires from the air — Archive photoPhoto: Contando Estrelas · Flickr · BY-SA

Amid the intense wave of wildfires affecting various regions, the Civil Guard is using a drone unit to monitor the flames from the air. These drones are tasked with perimeter surveillance, providing constant oversight throughout the day.

The devices not only carry out surveillance tasks but are also capable of predicting the advance of the fires, which could assist in the management and response to these devastating events.

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