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Watch: Autonomous Black Hawk copter proves its wildfire-fighting potential

by mcsvtln@gmail.com

Nov 16, 2024

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An autonomous Black Hawk helicopter fighting a simulated wildfire

A helicopter putting out a wildfire may not be news, but a robotic Black Hawk helicopter seeking out one and dropping water on it while the crew sits back and watches certainly is. That’s what Sikorsky recently demonstrated to an audience of dignitaries.

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Category: Military, Technology

Tags: Sikorsky, Lockheed Martin, Helicopters, Firefighting

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