The setup on a fire
Everything within reach of the fire is mobile; the only fixed asset is the drone's runway, up to 100 km away.
Ground control station
On a trailer, within 20 km of the fire. AI planner, 3D model, links to every aircraft.
Backup station (optional)
Second trailer, hot standby.
Surveyor drone + backup
FLIR + visible, 2,000 ft over the fire, data relay. Runway and maintenance/refuel team up to 100 km away.
Bell 205 suppressors
Autonomous or pilot-assisted. Fly the plan from the station; dip, transit, drop, refuel.
Refuelling station(s)
Fuel truck, clear landing area, close to the theatre.
The fire
Mapped in 3D, tracked in real time, divided into drop targets.
Water points
Lake, river, pumpkin tank. GPS + local laser guidance, < 1 m precision for the dip.
Drone runway
Up to 100 km away; launch, recovery, maintenance.