Autonomous Black Hawk helicopter trials showcase future of aerial firefighting

Autonomous Black Hawk helicopter trials showcase future of aerial firefighting

Terra Daily

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Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2025

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and firetech firm Rain recently completed autonomous wildfire suppression tests using an optionally piloted Black Hawk helicopter in Southern California. The trials marked the first time both companies demonstrated live-fire suppression using integrated autonomous flight and fire management systems. The test flights incorporated Sikorsky's MATRIX autono

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