Improved Air Crane Could Fight Fires Autonomously

Tony Osborne February 03, 2020
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Sikorsky’s Matrix technology could allow the Air Crane to fly hazardous firefighting missions unmanned.
Credit: Erickson
International demand for firefighting aircraft and the growth of complex urban engineering projects is prompting Erickson to make investments for the future of its distinctive Air Crane heavy-lift helicopter. Erickson wants modern FADEC-equipped engines for S-64+ Air crane Matrix demonstration...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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