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Cal Fire is urging drone operators to stay grounded during wildfires after a drone came dangerously close to a firefighting helicopter during the Steele Fire on Wednesday.
COLORADO SPRINGS—Automated cockpit developer Skyryse has partnered with the California Department of Forestry and Fire ...
Company plans to install its SkyOS system on firefighting aircraft to enable single-pilot or remotely operated flight.
At Cal Fire’s Rohnerville Air Attack Base on June 16, Humboldt Del Norte Unit Chief Kurt McCray said, “We’re here today to introduce our new generation helicopter named the Fire Hawk. The ...
A Chinook Type 1 helicopter will be stationed at the Truckee Tahoe Airport this summer to assist with firefighting efforts in the region.
Cal Fire crews used a helicopter to help rescue a hiker in need of medical attention on Saturday in Solano County.
The oldest attack helicopter ever fielded by the U.S. military is also the first attack helicopter: The Bell AH-1 Cobra, which first entered service in 1967. Born out of the Vietnam War, the AH-1 ...
The AH-1 Cobra’s performance in Grenada underscored its value as a flexible and lethal platform in low-intensity conflicts.
Cal Fire had a training course on helicopter operations at Folsom Lake. The seven-day course included classroom and field work.
A kite surfer was rescued on Sunday after he spelled out HELP in the sand with rocks, which triggered a successful CalFire helicopter extraction.
Local News CalFire advise hikers to take caution as temperatures soar There have been 38 helicopter rescues this year and first responders say they expect more as the busy summer season approaches.
The Bell AH-1 SuperCobra helicopter will forever go down in history for its influence on modern attack helicopters that the U.S. military uses today.