San Bernardino to add five autonomous drones for wildfire response
BROBROK News · Based on reporting by DiarioBitcoin ·
San Bernardino County in California will add five autonomous drones to help respond quickly to early-stage wildfires. The system is designed so one operator can monitor the fleet, including night operations and access to hard-to-reach terrain.
Key points
- Seneca Systems will provide five drones, a mobile base, and autonomy software.
- The aircraft can release more than 500 gallons of fire-retardant foam.
- Officials want to reach new fires in under 10 minutes.
- Fire Chief Dan Munsey said the goal is to stop 90% of fires before they exceed 10 square feet.
- Deployment is planned before the 2027 wildfire season.
Why it matters
The project shows how autonomous drones could extend first-response capacity in wildfire-prone areas. For emergency services, faster initial attacks may help contain small fires before they become larger incidents.
Original headline: “San Bernardino sumará cinco drones autónomos para combatir incendios forestales”
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