Watch: UAE unveils world's first jet-powered firefighting drone
Named 'Suhail', the drone was unveiled at the UAE Pavilion during Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.
The drone is equipped with smart systems and allows access to hotspots that cannot be reached manually, and enhances the speed and effectiveness of fire response.
It features cutting-edge computer vision and LiDAR-based 3D scanning for precise mapping, target detection, and obstacle avoidance and is equipped with integrated smart systems that enable vertical flight, precise manoeuvring, and efficient performance in difficult conditions.
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Last September, the Sharjah Civil Defence announced it will use drone technology to deal with fires in high-rise buildings in the emirate, starting in 2025.
The new technology will enter service in the first quarter of 2025.
The authority had tested the drone with a technical team from the Civil Defence and the company Drone First Building Services, based in the UAE.
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