A Canadian “Super Scooper” aircraft fighting the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles had to be grounded after it hit a drone flying ...
The Canadair CL-415, known as the "Super Scooper," is one of the most powerful tools in aerial firefighting. Designed to skim across lakes and scoop thousands of liters of water in seconds, this ...
According to fire officials, the plane hit a privately owned ... according to ABC 7. Super Scooper planes fly low and pick up water, which is then dumped over wildfires. The FAA has restricted ...
“That’s a lot of water that helps protect homes.” According to Business Insider, a Super Scooper typically costs roughly $30 million, one of the most expensive firefighting aircraft. The ...
A super scooper on loan from Canada that’s been helping fight the fires will be back in action this week after taking a hit by a drone.
The FAA said even if there are no temporary flight restrictions in place, drone operators should not be flying the craft near wildfires ...