Avalanches, wildfires, and flying robots: drone systems for the world’s worst days
From Mountain Money by Roger Goldman, Kevin Kennedy
March 23, 2026 · 22 min
About this episode
The episode explores the use of drone systems in managing avalanches and wildfires, highlighting innovative technologies that enhance safety and efficiency.
This conversation goes inside the world of drone-based avalanche and wildfire control. From MONTIS avalanche missions to drone-integrated ignition spheres, we unpack how Drone Amplified extends crews’ reach while they stay safely on the ground.
Topics covered
- drone technology
- avalanche control
- wildfire control
- safety
- emergency response
Keywords
- drone-based control
- MONTIS
- ignition spheres
- Drone Amplified
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Drone Amplified, MONTIS, drone-integrated ignition spheres
More episodes of Mountain Money
- From the Black Sox to DraftKings: How betting changed sports · June 8, 2026 · 52 min
- From crickets to chaos: The French brasserie betting on Main Street · June 1, 2026 · 18 min
- Dedicated lanes, zero emissions, and 5,000 riders a day: The Math behind The Bob · June 1, 2026 · 25 min
- Breaking down Anthropic’s new AI software 'Mythos' · May 18, 2026 · 48 min
- Why your bank account has more feelings than you think · May 11, 2026 · 35 min
- The wild life in a Texas oil boomtown in the 1920s · May 4, 2026 · 33 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Mountain Money podcast page.