US EditionPG&E Participates in First-Ever Autonomous Wildfire Suppression Demonstration in California
- On May 7, 2025, Pacific Gas and Electric Company participated in California’s inaugural event showcasing autonomous technology for wildfire firefighting near Hesperia, located in the Mojave River Valley.
- The demonstration, organized by Rain and Sikorsky, arose from PG&E’s research on drone-enabled wildfire suppression under the EPIC program aiming to reduce ignition risks and response time.
- The event showcased a Black Hawk helicopter outfitted with Lockheed Martin autonomous technology and Rain tracking that fought multiple fires by collecting water from nearby dip tanks, all operated through a tablet interface.
- XPRIZE Wildfire, co-sponsored by PG&E and others, offers an $11 million prize to develop autonomous wildfire detection and suppression technologies over two competition tracks.
- PG&E plans further demonstrations of autonomous suppression technologies in various environments, working closely with innovators to advance tools that keep customers and communities safe amid evolving climate challenges.
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Albuquerque Journal
PG&E Participates in First-Ever Autonomous Wildfire Suppression Demonstration in California
HESPERIA, Calif., May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company recently joined elite fire professionals, top state and federal officials, and senior leaders representing philanthropy, insurance providers, and other electric utilities for the first-ever autonomous wildfire suppression demonstration…
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