What about firefighting drones? One of the most compelling contenders in this category is the EHang EH216-S, one of the EH216 series of uncrewed rotorcraft. “Based on EHang’s flagship product EH216-S, EHang launched the Intelligent Aerial Firefighting Solution and the firefighting version EH216-F in July 2020,” said an EHang spokesperson. “The EH216-F is equipped with customized firefighting devices, such as fire-extinguishing projectiles and launchers, a firefighting foam tank, and a high- pressure nozzle. It is capable of flying up to 600 meters height to distinguish high-rise fires accurately and efficiently, while traditional rescue ladders and fire nozzles cannot reach the height.”


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UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía produces flight-control systems for rotary- and fixed-wing drones. According to Miguel Ángel de Frutos, the company’s director and CTO, there is a growing demand for firefighting drones. “Fueled by the impacts of climate change, which have heightened the risk and scale of wildfires due to warmer and drier conditions, there is a growing demand for enhanced and adaptable firefighting techniques,” he explained. “As costs decrease and technology advances, the widespread integration of UAVs in firefighting and emergency response is becoming standard practice. Their ease of deployment, operational versatility, and real-time information provision make them an invaluable asset in addressing the escalating threat of wildfires.”


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