Drones play a pivotal role in disaster responses and have the potential to be utilized more extensively and effectively than ever before. They can serve various crucial functions, including the transportation of supplies or equipment to remote and challenging-to-access areas, the swift delivery of vital medications and essential goods, the rapid identification of fire origins, and the search for survivors.
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