MMA programs have been successfully implemented in several other wildfire agencies with the primary purpose of detection and intelligence gathering. Such a program would be of utility for objective priority setting as well as services of detection missions after the passage of fronts that pose a heightened lightning risk. Its utility in various forms such as mapping services and as a birddog platform further demonstrate its potential value to a wildfire agency. With its high-altitude flights, sensor suites, and fast cruise speed, MMAs can offer significant coverage of the province, thereby providing improved intelligence for informed decision making