Sikorsky, Cal Fire Initiative Could Lead To Autonomous Firehawk

Aerial firefighting
Credit: Sikorsky
A research and innovation project established by Sikorsky and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) could lead to an autonomous version of the airframer’s S-70 Firehawk helicopter. Sikorsky states that an autonomous Firehawk would help reduce pilot workload, improve...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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