According to @ai_darpa, China is pioneering the deployment of AI-powered tethered firefighting drones to address the persistent challenge of extinguishing high-rise building fires, where traditional ladders and fire trucks face height limitations (source: https://twitter.com/ai_darpa/status/2006294936727978069). Companies such as Guofei, MYUAV, and DJI have developed advanced multi-rotor drones like the FC100 and LTUAVFW, which can lift payloads of 65–400 kg and operate with unlimited flight time through tethered power systems. These drones use AI for stabilization, precise water or foam targeting, and coordinated suppression strategies, dramatically improving fire control at heights over 150 meters as demonstrated in Shenzhen drills. The business impact is significant: the technology enables rapid, safe external fire suppression and opens new markets for AI-integrated drone solutions in urban emergency response and building safety, positioning China as a global leader in AI-driven firefighting innovation.