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Drones could take on a bigger role in future wildfire firefighting
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Drones could take on a bigger role in future wildfire firefighting

Kelowna is positioning itself as a Western Canadian hub for aerospace innovation through a new partnership between the city, FireSwarm Solutions, and Okanagan College - announced at the BC Municipalities convention. The collaboration focuses on developing autonomous drone-swarm technology designed to suppress wildfires in dangerous conditions where crewed helicopters can't safely operate. FireSwarm is working on ultra-heavy-lift drones capable of carrying 350 kilograms of water autonomously, with larger versions approaching the market soon. The partnership also includes a crucial education component, with Okanagan College building a new training facility and developing the country's first curriculum for aircraft maintenance engineers specializing in ultra-heavy-lift drone technology.
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