Watch: UAE unveils world's first jet-powered firefighting drone

In a bid to reduce response time in battling fires, the UAE unveiled the world's first jet-powered firefighting drone on Wednesday, May 28.

Named 'Suhail', the drone was unveiled at the UAE Pavilion during Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.

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The drone is equipped with smart systems and allows access to hotspots that cannot be reached manually, and enhances the speed and effectiveness of fire response.

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It features cutting-edge computer vision and LiDAR-based 3D scanning for precise mapping, target detection, and obstacle avoidance and is equipped with integrated smart systems that enable vertical flight, precise manoeuvring, and efficient performance in difficult conditions.

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Last September, the Sharjah Civil Defence announced it will use drone technology to deal with fires in high-rise buildings in the emirate, starting in 2025.

[Clarification: An earlier version of this report incorrectly stated that the new firefighting technology "will enter service in the first quarter of 2025." It also mistakenly reported that the drone was being tested by a company called Drone First Building Services. This information was taken from a September report about an unrelated project announced by Sharjah Civil Defence, and has no association to the pioneering project that was unveiled by Abu Dhabi Civil Defense Authority at UAE Pavilion during Expo 2025 in Japan.]

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Khaleej Times Staff