Rain MK2 deploying fire retardant in Byron, CA
Stop wildfires before
they grow out of control
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The Gigafire Era began in 2020
Exponential increase in wildfire frequency and severity
18.8% of 2021 global fossil fuel CO2
emissions generated by wildfire.
Acres burned by California largest 20 wildfires, Cal Fire Six of the largest fires in California
history were burning at the same time
in 2020.
Stop wildfires before
they grow out of control
‣ Rain has developed the first
autonomous helicopter to stop
wildfires before growing out of
control
‣ First FAA Part 137 certified
autonomous aerial firefighting
operation in the United States
‣ Deployments with two California
counties no later than 2023
‣ Flights are conducted outside
of Least Tern breeding season
‣ Flights are conducted away
from habitat
‣ No fire retardant: only water
deployed from the aircraft
‣ No fires
Rain is Approved to Fly at Alameda Point Runways
1941
Rain is required by the FAA and stakeholders to maintain situational awareness of all personnel, other aircraft, and wildlife within the airfield and airspace T oday
Smoke from 2018 California
wildfires cause 3,653 deaths
Building 19 Tower: Same Purpose, Different Crisis
Attacks on Pearl Harbor
cause 2,403 deaths
Building 19: More Than Just Office Space
Tower, office space, and mechanical space under one roof is critical to deliver first Rain deployments by 2023
Tower fulfills FAA requirements for
situational awareness while flight
testing
Office space for 75+ engineers
and remote pilots Mechanical space for
aircraft and maintenance
technicians
30% of Rain team are residents of the City.
60% Commute on foot or by bicycle.
25% of Rain team identify as female.
50% of Rain team not native to the U.S.
Building 19 and Rain: Continue Alameda’s tradition of
public service excellence
Rain Explore: Teaching Flight Dynamics
STEM Program For Elementary School Students
Hosted First California Wildfire Tech Showcase