Intelligence & Insight

Field Notes from
Civilian Aeronautics

Drone industry trends, wildfire intelligence, government contracting, and technology updates from the team building the future of aerial firefighting.

Investment

The Drone Investment Boom Is Funding Iteration. We're Building Something New.

Big capital is pouring into drone companies that improve what already exists. Here's why the untouched market is the more important bet.

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Government

Government Contracting for UAS: What Fire Agencies Need to Know

How municipal and county fire agencies can access drone-based aerial capability through contract arrangements — and what to look for in a vendor.

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Technology

Inside the CAC Ground Control System: Built for Firefighting, Not Photography

A behind-the-scenes look at why we built our own GCS platform, what it does differently, and where it's headed.

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Wildfire

2026 Wildfire Season Outlook: What the Data Says and What It Means for Aerial Response

Fuel loads, drought patterns, and suppression capacity gaps — what this season's risk profile means for private and government aerial response.

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