Military Drones Helping Firefighters Battling The Carr Fire

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE (CBS13) – Firefighters battling wildfires statewide, including the deadly Carr Fire in Shasta County, are getting help from Air National Guard members at Beale Air Force Base.
The analysts use an MQ-9 Reaper to map the fire lines and look at the fire growth. That information helps fire crews stay ahead of the flames and develop a more efficient firefighting strategy.
The MQ-9 Reaper is an unmanned combat aerial vehicle designed primarily for the United States Air Force