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Autonomous Amphibious Aircraft For Aerial Firefighting Operations
Marcos Aerospace has introduced the Quencher, an autonomous amphibious aircraft designed for aerial firefighting operations. The Quencher firefighting drone is currently in the preliminary design phase, with a planned 4,500-liter water capacity, and is being developed for continuous day-and-night operations. The platform combines autonomous flight, AI-assisted navigation, and coordinated multi-aircraft operations for wildfire response. According to Marcos Aerospace, the Quencher represents a paradigm shift in aerial firefighting, enabling relentless, around-the-clock initial attack and wildfire suppression. This development was first reported by UAS Weekly.