San Bernardino acquires five autonomous firefighting drones

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Published Sunday, November 1, 2026 · 12:06 PM EST

The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District has acquired five autonomous firefighting drones from Seneca Systems, Tom's Hardware reported, citing a press release. Seneca will deploy the aircraft and a mobile operations base, with software allowing one pilot to supervise the fleet. The system is described as capable of delivering over 500 gallons of firefighting foam to a target area and reaching starting fires within 10 minutes of detection. Onboard sensors support nighttime operations and access to difficult terrain. The foam capacity applies to the five-drone team.

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