Drones contra el fuego

More investigative reports on Telemadrid's Zoom: http://www.telemadrid.es/zoomtelemadrid This is one of the greatest advances in modern technology. Drones, unmanned aerial vehicles, originated in the military field for use in the Gulf War. They quickly became commercially available as entertainment for young people and adults, or for delivery work (Amazon). Now, their great utility is being proven in maritime rescue work, reaching out to inaccessible areas, such as when tackling a fire. They are a vital aid in the work of firefighters and forestry agents. Our news colleague, Mercedes Cabrera, focused this week's Zoom on the enormous benefits of these unmanned aerial vehicles in extinguishing fires.