A drone could be flown over a hard-to-reach area before rescuers can climb down embankments or through thick brush, and it could aid in search-and-rescue efforts or determine the hottest areas of a house fire.
Flying overhead, a drone often can see what a firefighter cannot.
On Saturday, volunteer firefighters and rescue personnel from 10 Scranton, Pa., departments learned how the technology can help save lives.
The free educational seminar was held at Marywood University by DARTdrones, which won the regional TecBridge Business Planning Competition last year. The flight school for drone pilots offers training, consultation and repair services.
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