The giant French ski area of La Plagne is embracing cutting-edge tech this winter with the newest addition to its avalanche safety team: a DJI drone.
Lightweight, rapid-response and equipped with thermal imaging and AI, the drone can detect avalanche activity, scan high-risk zones, and guide rescue teams within minutes.
Four ski patrollers have spent the past year training to operate this advanced equipment, which its intended will not only enhance skier safety but also support year-round lift inspections and maintenance.