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Uncrewed Firefighting Chopper Dubbed 'Birdy McBirdface' Nails Its First Flight
Uncrewed Firefighting Chopper Dubbed 'Birdy McBirdface' Nails Its First Flight

15 Dec 2022, 05:27 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Birdy McBirdface uses a pioneering MIT engineers-designed system for remote pilot control, plus StarLink communication, for safe and precise firefighting

 
World’s Largest Helitanker Gears up for Another Hot Season in Southern California
World’s Largest Helitanker Gears up for Another Hot Season in Southern California

7 Jul 2022, 03:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Southern California is facing another season of potential deadly wildfires, but at least it can count on the world's largest helitanker, the spectacular CH-47