https://phys.org/news/2025-03-nasa-wildland-airspace.html

Current #aerialfirefighting operations are limited to times with clear visibility when a Tactical Air Group Supervisor or "air boss" in a piloted aircraft can provide direction. Otherwise, pilots may risk collisions.

The ACERO technology will provide that air boss capability for #remotelypilotedaircraft operations—and users will be able to do it from the ground.

#wildfires

NASA demonstrates new wildland fire airspace management system

NASA researchers conducted initial validation of a new airspace management system designed to enable crews to use aircraft to fight and monitor wildland fires 24 hours a day, even during low-visibility conditions.

Phys.org
Japan Orders SeaGuardian RPAs from General Atomics

JCG SeaGuardians were used in the 7.6 earthquake near Noto Peninsula and for maritime surveillance during the 2023 G-7 Summit in Hiroshima.

First Flight of MQ-9B Drone With P&W’s Powerful PT6 E-Series Engine

The PT6 E-Series Engine is 33 per cent more powerful than the current engine on the MQ-9B Drone

https://www.defensemirror.com/news/37320/First_Flight_of_MQ_9B_Drone_With_P_W___s_Powerful_PT6_E_Series_Engine

#GeneralAtomics #GAASI #MQ9B #SkyGuardian #RemotelyPilotedAircraft #PT6Engine

First Flight of MQ-9B Drone With P&W’s Powerful PT6 E-Series Engine

The PT6 E-Series Engine is 33 per cent more powerful than the current engine on the MQ-9B Drone

First Flight of MQ-9B Drone With P&W’s Powerful PT6 E-Series Engine

The PT6 E-Series Engine is 33 per cent more powerful than the current engine on the MQ-9B Drone

https://www.defensemirror.com/news/37320/First_Flight_of_MQ_9B_Drone_With_P_W___s_Powerful_PT6_E_Series_Engine

#GeneralAtomics #GAASI #MQ9B #SkyGuardian #RemotelyPilotedAircraft #PT6Engine

First Flight of MQ-9B Drone With P&W’s Powerful PT6 E-Series Engine

The PT6 E-Series Engine is 33 per cent more powerful than the current engine on the MQ-9B Drone