CAL FIRE tested Seneca's autonomous suppression drones in California while XPRIZE finalists faced field challenges in Alaska during June 2026.

The aircraft were Bell helicopters operating over the Psatha area west of Athens, each with a two-person crew.

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Spanish firefighting and military aircraft turn the display into a constant barrage of noise, speed and low-level passes. Water bomber helicopters, the Super Saeta, SH-60 and CN-235 each bring a ...

Fire is one of the human race’s most valuable tools. It allows us to stay warm in the cold, cook food, and forge metal, among other things. It’s played an integral part in developing everything from ...

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EHang, an autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) development company, has unveiled what it says is the world's first large-payload firefighting aerial vehicle built to tackle fires in high-rise buildings.

The air-suspended cabin has capacity for seven crew members with the firefighting superstructure fitted out with a 3000-litre water tank and two 80-litre foam tanks.