Oct 2, 2020 · Aerial firefighting can take many forms – from surveillance drones, to huge water bomber jets and light utility helicopters equipped with buckets. Mario Pierobon takes an in-depth look at what resources are needed to co-ordinate an enhanced response to aerial firefighting challenges around the world

Apr 1, 2021 · Investment and innovation in aerial firefighting aircraft continues around the world, and in the Asia Pacific region, opportunities abound as governments consider whether or not to operate their own fleets or employ third parties to assist in the challenge of fighting forest fires in an increasingly warm climate. Mandy Langfield offers a snapshot of some of the latest …

Apr 2, 2024 · The inspiration behind the innovation. The genius that inspired FlySight’s solutions and strategies for UAV aerial firefighting comes from a unique mix of scientific and technical backgrounds – “our skilled team of talented scientists, R&D engineers and several experts with doctorates in an engineering discipline”, as described by Masini.

Aug 7, 2020 · In the US, 69 out of the 347 public safety agencies that purchased drones between 2009 and 2017 were fire departments, according to DroneFly.com, and a recent report from Goldman Sachs estimated that US$881 million could be spent on drone use in aerial firefighting roles around the world, whether for scene monitoring, search and rescue, post ...

Dec 3, 2020 · Wherever you are coming from, whatever your name might be, and however many bars and stars you might have previously achieved, aerial firefighting is a non-standard, volatile, eventful, unorganized, and variable aviation activity. Each mission is different, from the water source, to the fire characteristics, and surrounding terrain.

May 2, 2024 · Beginning with an extensive tour of CAL FIRE’s facilities and a static aircraft display at McClellan Airfield near Sacramento, California, the Aerial Firefighting North America event offered attendees some fantastic opportunities for education, business development and debate about how the industry can adopt the latest technology and move forward with renewed purpose.

Mar 25, 2022 · Exciting upgrades and innovations in aerial firefighting are enabling fleets to combat the growing severity of wildfires across the globe. Those on the frontline share with Lauren Haigh the latest and greatest in aerial firefighting innovations and consider future possible advances in equipment, training and technologies

Nov 1, 2023 · Options for aerial firefighting Indeed, wildfire agencies use both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft for aerial fire suppression. “In British Columbia, Canada, the government agency air attack officer commands the aerial firefighting strategy over a fire, directing airtankers where and when to drop, communicating with all pilots in the air ...

Jan 7, 2022 · According to the National Aerial Firefighting Centre (NAFC), the national department responsible for providing a cooperative arrangement for the provision of aerial firefighting resources, there are currently approximately 150 aircraft contracted by the NAFC on behalf of state and territory governments, which is supplemented by additional state ...

May 22, 2024 · “The prepositioning of firefighters and the expansion of our aerial firefighting fleet are crucial steps in this endeavor.” The EU also recently announced the allocation of €600 million for the acquisition of 12 more fixed-wing firefighting aircraft for use by rescEU.