SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXTINGUISHING WILDFIRES
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1. A method for extinguishing fires, comprising:
- loading an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) onto a transport aircraft;
carrying the UAV to an altitude and location in relation to a fire area using the transport aircraft;
launching the UAV from the transport aircraft;
guiding the UAV over the fire area; and
releasing fire extinguishing or retardant material from the UAV and onto the fire area.
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Abstract
A method for extinguishing fires includes the steps of loading an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) onto a transport aircraft and carrying the UAV to an altitude and location in proximity to a fire area. The UAV is launched from the transport aircraft and guided over the fire area using controllable fixed or deployable aerodynamic structures operably connected to the UAV. Once over the appropriate location, the UAV releases fire extinguishing or retardant material onto the fire or anticipated fire path.
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1. A method for extinguishing fires, comprising:
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loading an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) onto a transport aircraft; carrying the UAV to an altitude and location in relation to a fire area using the transport aircraft; launching the UAV from the transport aircraft; guiding the UAV over the fire area; and releasing fire extinguishing or retardant material from the UAV and onto the fire area. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method for extinguishing fires, comprising:
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loading an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) onto a transport aircraft; carrying the UAV to an altitude and location in relation to a fire area comprising a fire or an anticipated fire path using the transport aircraft; launching the UAV from the transport aircraft; guiding the UAV over the fire area using controllable fixed or deployable aerodynamic structures of the UAV; determining conditions relating to the fire, including weather conditions; monitoring flight conditions of the UAV, including altitude and location of the UAV; and releasing fire extinguishing or retardant material from the UAV and onto the fire area. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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