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Lockheed Martin and KAMAN Corporations recently demonstrated for federal officials how the remotely piloted K-MAX helicopter could be used to perform wildland firefighting scenarios. (Photo provided by Lockheed Martin in Owego)<\/p><\/div>\n

Lockheed Martin and KAMAN Corporation today demonstrated for federal officials how the remotely piloted K-MAX helicopter can be used to perform wildland firefighting scenarios, including cargo drops, single target water drops, and progressive line building with a bucket. The demonstration provided officials from the U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management the opportunity to evaluate the capabilities of the unmanned helicopter.<\/p>\n

Conducted at the Lucky Peak Helibase outside Boise, Idaho, the demonstration was the latest phase of Interior\u2019s and the U.S. Forest Service\u2019s exploration of new aviation technologies to improve the safety and effectiveness of wildland firefighters.<\/p>\n

On Nov. 6, 2014, the Lockheed Martin and KAMAN Corporation completed the initial demonstration of optionally piloted aviation technology (controlled remotely or by onboard pilots) in the highly controlled environment of a Federal Aviation Administration designated Unmanned Aircraft System Test Site in New York state.<\/p>\n

During the 2015 fire season, smaller unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) were successfully deployed on a limited basis during two wildland fires. During these missions, the UAS provided mapping and reconnaissance data.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe owe it to the firefighters on the ground to continually explore technologies that improve their safety and best support their efforts to protect communities and our nation\u2019s natural and cultural resources during a wildfire incident,\u201d said Mark Bathrick, director of Interior\u2019s Office of Aviation Services. \u201cThe integration of technology that could more than double the time we\u2019re able to provide them with logistical and direct air support could be a game-changer in this mission area.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cConsidering the interagency nature of wildland fire management, it just makes good sense to have a common strategy for the thoughtful examination of new and evolving technologies to enhance the safety and efficiency,\u201d said Art Hinaman, assistant director for aviation of the Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management. \u201cToday\u2019s demonstration brings us one step closer to increasing aerial support to our firefighters.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe unmanned K-MAX has a proven track record of being able to provide 24\/7 support, assisting those on the ground in accomplishing their missions,\u201d said Dan Spoor, vice president and general manager of Aviation and Unmanned Systems at Lockheed Martin\u2019s Mission Systems and Training business. \u201cUnmanned K-MAX\u2019s insertion into firefighting operations offers fire suppression, aerial support and potential crew extraction to reduce risk to ground firefighters and aircrews.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more than 80 years, manned aircraft have provided important support to firefighters during wildfire suppression operations. However, there are limitations to the level of support manned aircraft can provide during diminished visibility or at night. Therefore, in December 2014, Interior and the Forest Service launched their joint Unmanned Aircraft Technology Demonstration Strategy to evaluate the use of optionally piloted helicopters to better support wildland firefighters when conditions preclude the ability of manned aviation. The recent demonstration is a part of that interagency strategy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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