Drone Hopper: Spanish technology to improve firefighting

These self-guided drones are an important aid for emergency teams, as they can be used for the transport and direct sprinkler of liquids, in addition to getting real-time fire images for your study.

The technology developed by the Spanish company Drone Hopper makes your drone an ideal ally in firefighting, thanks to the incorporation of thermal sensors and a geolocation system to locate the right point for firefighting, as well as coordinating their actions in conjunction with the fire crews.

This drone offers two types of operation. In ground mode, the appliance starts operation from a position near the fire, to then head towards the line of fire. Take-off takes place from the refuelling area near the fire, so it allows a high number of trades in a very short time.

In air mode, drones are transported on an aircraft to launch from a certain altitude, above always the areas affected by fire. In both cases, can transport high-speed misted water directly to the focus of the fire.

In addition, these drones incorporate thermal and infrared camera systems, allowing them to operate in conditions of little or no visibility in such extreme environments.

These cameras emit real-time images, a key element for the coordination of fire-assisted ground teams, which can then also be used to study the focus of the fire and on the development of fire patterns.

As Pablo Flores points out, founder and CEO of Drone Hopper, "our drone is the result of years of research and specialization. The opportunities offered by technology are very wide and all of them are integrated into what will be the best ally of firefighters and ground teams. Drones are already being used in many jobs, but so far there's no drone like ours, capable of carrying high-speed misted water, along with geolocation systems and cameras with night visibility".

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