Meet ‘Suhail’ — the jet-fuelled drone changing how we fight fires in impossible-to-reach places
Imagine a drone that flies like a jet, sees through smoke, and zooms straight into blazing buildings — meet Suhail, Abu Dhabi’s game-changing new firefighting machine.
Unveiled at Expo 2025 in Japan by the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, Suhail isn’t your average drone. It’s the world’s first jet-powered firefighting drone, and it’s designed to go where human crews simply can’t — fast.
This high-tech hero comes equipped with smart systems and LiDAR (yes, that’s laser-based 3D vision) to map out danger zones, spot hazards, and fly with precision through dense smoke and chaos.
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Vertical flight? Check. Rapid response? Double check. Basically, it’s a firefighter’s dream backup.
More than just a flashy gadget, Suhail signals a huge leap forward in public safety and emergency response. It’s part of the UAE’s big push to bring cutting-edge tech into real-world problem-solving — and honestly, we’re here for it.
Because when seconds matter, a jet-powered drone could be the difference between disaster and a daring save.
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