NBC Universal, Inc. One reason last week’s collision between a firefighting plane and a drone caused such a stir was because Los Angeles doesn’t have many spare “Super Scoopers” to take ...

Fire crews are days into a challenging battle against a firestorm in Los Angeles, and one of the critical tools in the fight has been the effort from above. Enter the CL-415 Super Scooper — one ...

It’s a tribute to Buffalo’s grain scoopers that once lived and worked ... event will be a way to recall the rich chronicles of our region, while at the same time enjoying a visit to the ...

Also, unlike air tankers, Super Scoopers don't need to land to collect water. They can skim the surface of any nearby water body at speeds in the 160 kmph range, replenish water reserves and ...

Super Scoopers can carry far heavier loads than helicopters equipped with buckets, and — unlike air tankers, which have also been deployed in the L.A. fires — they can replenish their water ...