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Firefighting Drones:
Bringing Heroes Home Safe
Ensuring Firefighters' Safe Return Through Rapid and Precise Scene Evaluations.
Firefighting Drone Use Cases
Wildfire Line Mapping & Overwatch
Track flame fronts, ember casts, and containment line breaches with live ortho updates. Thermal views cut through smoke to reveal hidden heat and spot fires beyond the ridge.
- ● Live perimeter updates for GIS & line supervisors
- ● Spot‑fire alerts and heat concentration layers
- ● Wind‑aware route planning for safer flight paths
Structure Fire Size‑Up
Get a 360° roof scan in seconds to locate hotspots, ventilation points, and collapse risk before entry. Stream stabilized video to command and mutual‑aid partners.
- ● Thermal roof and wall checks
- ● Accountability & RIT oversight from above
- ● Evidence‑grade recording for investigation
Thermal Hotspot Detection
Detect heat through heavy smoke and after dark. Radiometric data supports overhaul decisions, post‑incident reviews, and training.
- ● Fast hotspot confirmation for overhaul
- ● Night‑ops with IR + visible fusion
- ● Reduce time on‑air bottles & ladders
Night Operations
Maintain visibility with thermal sensors and high‑output spotlights. Monitor structure integrity and watch for rekindles without putting full crews in harm’s way.
- ● Persistent monitoring with low‑light optics
- ● Search & Rescue in zero‑light conditions
- ● Covert perimeter patrols when needed
HazMat & Plume Tracking
Observe smoke and vapor movement from a safe standoff. Overlay wind data and terrain to guide evacuations and choose safer ingress routes.
- ● Remote plume characterization
- ● Better standoff and zoning
- ● Share live feed with EOC & ICS
Wildfire Sentinel Vanguard
High-angle situational awareness over forested and wilderness areas. Map hazards and guide crews with real-time orthoimagery and thermal overlays.
- ● Real-time perimeter updates for incident command centers
- ● Hotspot detection around vulnerable structures
- ● Real-time orthoimagery for access/egress route planning
MMC & GDU Public Safety Drone Solutions
GDU S400E Incident Response Multirotor
Rapid‑launch quadcopter built for urban, industrial, and campus response. Secure HD streaming keeps command connected while multi‑payload support adapts to each call.
- Thermal payloads visualize heat signatures through smoke and in complete darkness. High‑output spotlights aid visual navigation and documentation during night operations.
- Thermal + visible cameras, loudspeaker, and spotlight options
- Encrypted video downlink and role‑based viewing for EOC
MMC Skylle II Heavy‑Lift Hexacopter
Rugged, IP‑rated hexacopter designed for extended wildland overwatch, hoist of larger sensors, and high‑wind stability when the fireline gets unpredictable.
- 50+ minute flights under light payloads
- Redundant power & motors for added resilience
- Compatible with thermal, mapping, and spotlight modules
Payload Options for Fire Response
PMPO2 Loudspeaker + Spotlight
Deliver clear voice instructions and scene lighting from the air. Ideal for evacuation guidance, missing‑person calls, and night operations.
- ● High‑output audio with focused beam
- ● Integrated spotlight for target illumination
- ● Plug‑and‑play with S400E and Skylle II
Thermal Scene Assessment Package
Dual‑sensor (EO/IR) camera package for hotspot discovery, roof checks, and SAR. Radiometric options support evidence‑grade temperature analysis.
- ● 640×512 thermal standard
- ● Stabilized gimbal for smooth footage
- ● Live overlays for command decisions
Firefighting Drone FAQ
They keep personnel out of danger by providing thermal and visual intelligence from above, including hotspot detection, roof integrity checks, and plume tracking before entry.
The GDU S400E multirotor is ideal for rapid urban response and perimeter overwatch, while the MMC Skylle II hexacopter supports long‑endurance wildland operations and heavy payloads.
Yes. Thermal payloads visualize heat signatures through smoke and in complete darkness. High‑output spotlights aid visual navigation and documentation during night operations.
Yes, agencies operating in the U.S. under non‑emergency conditions need Part 107‑certified remote pilots. Many departments also use COA pathways for public aircraft operations during emergencies.
Mission duration depends on payload and weather. Typical incident‑response flights range from 25–45 minutes for quadcopters like S400E and up to 50+ minutes for hexacopters such as Skylle II under light loads.
For structure fires and SAR, 640×512 is a proven standard. Higher resolutions and radiometric options enable more precise temperature measurements for investigations and training reviews.
Yes. Loudspeaker payloads let incident command deliver clear voice messages, evacuation routes, or search cues from the air.
Modern UAS platforms stream RTSP/secure video to EOCs and integrate with mapping tools. Agencies typically route feeds through a VMS or cloud to share with mutual‑aid partners.
Public safety aircraft include IP‑rated airframes, de‑fogging sensors, and strong wind resistance. Always follow the manufacturer’s limits and your departmental SOPs for weather and temperature.
Rapid‑launch drones like the S400E can be airborne in under two minutes with pre‑packed batteries and mission templates, giving command a live overhead within the first operational period.
Basic Part 107 prep, scenario‑based fireground training, thermal interpretation, and night‑ops proficiency. Annual recurrent training and after‑action reviews help standardize performance.
Yes. Crews can map burn scars and do perimeter updates with live orthomosaics, sharing changes with GIS and line supervisors in real time.
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