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Cal-Fire Condor UAV Fleet

Condor's provide aerial surveillance to the fire teams on the ground. Able to operate for longs periods of time their participation in operations is crucial. Beyond providing aerial eyes-on they are also the newest addition to Helitack units able to bring in fire retardant and water drops as pre-emptive strikes against the fires ahead of the ground teams.

Condor strikes can be remotely guided or visually guided by either a spotter aircraft or by a field operative. They cannot carry as much retardant/water as the larger passenger planes or skycranes, so they are often deployed in teams of 3 to help compensate. Their ease of operation and autonomy make them a quicker alternative as well.

Based on the South African Vulture UAV models, Condors are maximized for extended aerial operations. Solar panels are distributed along the back of the wings and upper back. An extended wingspan helps keep the Condor flying longer at lower speeds while cutting energy consumption.

The large outbreak of fires across the state has stretched the Condor fleet thin. As the drought continues and the fires keep spreading the Condors will be in the skies watching over the parched landscape.

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Looks like red bird poo huh... We'll just get that out of the way right now.

Ha!!!!!

Description
Cal-Fire Condor UAV Fleet

Condor's provide aerial surveillance to the fire teams on the ground. Able to operate for longs periods of time their participation in operations is crucial. Beyond providing aerial eyes-on they are also the newest addition to Helitack units able to bring in fire retardant and water drops as pre-emptive strikes against the fires ahead of the ground teams.

Condor strikes can be remotely guided or visually guided by either a spotter aircraft or by a field operative. They cannot carry as much retardant/water as the larger passenger planes or skycranes, so they are often deployed in teams of 3 to help compensate. Their ease of operation and autonomy make them a quicker alternative as well.

Based on the South African Vulture UAV models, Condors are maximized for extended aerial operations. Solar panels are distributed along the back of the wings and upper back. An extended wingspan helps keep the Condor flying longer at lower speeds while cutting energy consumption.

The large outbreak of fires across the state has stretched the Condor fleet thin. As the drought continues and the fires keep spreading the Condors will be in the skies watching over the parched landscape.

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Looks like red bird poo huh... We'll just get that out of the way right now.

Ha!!!!!