The state of Oregon, in the US, is planning to use drones with the fire brigade to help combat forest fires.
According to a press release from the Oregon Department of Aviation, the US state investigates the feasibility of the Sar-Drone helicopter van Yamaha In the fight against forest fires.
The state and Yamaha have already signed a declaration of intent ”to the potential use of the unmanned Sar-Helicopter van Yamaha To explore for limiting and combating forest fires in the state of Oregon, “said the message.
“As the seasons of forest fires become more intense and more unpredictable, the need for innovative, flexible and scalable aids increasingly increases.”
“This collaboration is an important step in the evaluation of how unmanned aviation systems (UAS) can support fast response operations in small and emerging forest fires – especially in remote or risky areas,” said the statement.
Of Sar van Yamaha is an excellent alternative, since the unmanned drone helicopter is powered by a two -cylinder petrol engine and has a fuel tank that, with the optional larger tank, can stay in the air for up to 6 hours.
The maximum flight height of the Sar is estimated at almost 10,000 feet, with a cross range of about 372 miles. Now that the declaration of intent has been signed, Oregon and Fire Teams officials have started tests to assess the employability for fire fighting.
“This is a future -oriented cooperation to understand how aviation technology – in particular unmanned systems – can strengthen our toolbox for combating forest fires,” said Kenji Sugaharadirector of the Oregon Department of Aviation.
“Although this MOU does not provide exclusivity or allows operational deployment, it opens the door for joint tests, involvement of stakeholders and regulatory coordination.”
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