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Wildfire Suppression Reimagined
At The Right Time,
With The Right Solutions,
Under All Conditions
Precision-guided aerial suppression that stops wildfires in the first minutes — before they become catastrophic.
We Focus on Fire Starts
THE FIRST HALF HOUR SHAPES THE DESTINY OF OUR CAMPAIGN
$50 Billion in damages from the 2025 LA fires could have been avoided with rapid initial response.
NOT ABOUT FIGHTING BIG FIRES BETTER, IT'S ABOUT PREVENTING FIRES BECOMING BIG AT ALL
Around the Clock
Any Weather
Any Condition
Any Terrain
HARDWARE
PGSU:
PRECISION GUIDED
SUPPRESSION UNIT
PRECISION GUIDED
SUPPRESSION UNIT
VOLUME
400L/105.5GAL
400L/105.5GAL
SUPPRESSION RADIUS
13M (CONFIGURABLE BASED
ON MISSION)
13M (CONFIGURABLE BASED
ON MISSION)
1 C-130 TRANCHES
32 PGSUS
32 PGSUS
55IN DIAMETER
72 INCHES TALL
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PRECISION: EACH PGSU IS INDIVIDUALLY PROGRAMMABLE TO STRIKE EXACT TARGETS, DEPLOY AT SPECIFIED HEIGHTS, AND TO FORM MISSION SUPPRESSION PATTERNS
PRECISION: EACH PGSU IS INDIVIDUALLY PROGRAMMABLE TO STRIKE EXACT TARGETS, DEPLOY AT SPECIFIED HEIGHTS, AND TO FORM MISSION SUPPRESSION PATTERNS
SAFETY AND DROGUE
CHUTE
CHUTE
GUIDANCE CONTROL
ADSB, GPS, AND
AVIONICS COMPUTER
AVIONICS COMPUTER
18 NOZZLES FOR
WATER DISTRIBUTION
WATER DISTRIBUTION
HEIGHT
72 IN
72 IN
WIDTH
(TIP-TIP): 55IN
(TIP-TIP): 55IN
WEIGHT
(LOADED/EMPTY): ~1000LBS/200LBS
(LOADED/EMPTY): ~1000LBS/200LBS
SOFTWARE
PRIME MINUTE
MISSION INTELLIGENCE PLATFORM
MISSION INTELLIGENCE PLATFORM
THE SOFTWARE LAYER THAT HOLDS THE OPERATIONAL PICTURE, BUILDS MISSION LOGIC, MANAGES THE AUTHORIZATION CHAIN, AND CLOSES THE ASSESSMENT LOOP AFTER EVERY ENGAGEMENT.
MISSION PLATFORM UI — DEMO CAPTURE
PERSISTENT INCIDENT TRACK AND OPERATIONAL PICTURE
AERIAL DROP PLANNING WITH CONSTRAINT-BASED GEOMETRY
EXPLICIT HUMAN AUTHORIZATION — RELEASE-TO-ENGAGE GATE
ASSESS AND ADAPT — POST-MISSION DATA LOOP
MISSION PLATFORM UI — DEMO CAPTURE
PERSISTENT INCIDENT TRACK AND OPERATIONAL PICTURE
AERIAL DROP PLANNING WITH CONSTRAINT-BASED GEOMETRY
EXPLICIT HUMAN AUTHORIZATION — RELEASE-TO-ENGAGE GATE
ASSESS AND ADAPT — POST-MISSION DATA LOOP
Wildfire in Any Condition
When Most Needed
| Wind <20 | Wind 21-80 | Wind 80-120 | Dense Smoke | Night Ops | Terrain | |
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| Rotary Wing | ||||||
| PGSU ★ | ||||||
| Ground Crews | ||||||
| Drones |
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Testimonial
"We're giving the suppressant the home address to the fire, instead of dumping on the whole street."
— Colorado Government Employee
We Tailor the Solution Together
Understand your wildfire challenges, define response parameters, and configure the right deployment.
Get In TouchPlatform Technology
Engineering
Precision-guided suppression combining best-in-class hardware, mission software, and tactical orchestration expertise.
5m
GPS Precision
<10
Min Response
150
MPH Wind
32
PGSUs / Sortie
24/7
All Weather
PGSU 3D Rotating View
(36-frame scroll sprite)
(36-frame scroll sprite)
Specifications
Precision Guided Suppression Unit
A mission-configurable aerially delivered glider with 5m precision. Self-navigates via GPS/EO, penetrates wind up to 150 MPH.
| Height | 72 in |
| Width | 55 in |
| Volume | 400L / 105.5 gal |
| Suppression | 13m radius |
| Coverage | ~1,600 sq ft / glider |
| Nozzles | 18 distribution heads |
| Guidance | GPS / EO |
| Wind Tolerance | Up to 150 MPH |
Delivery Platform
C-130 Payload Configuration
| Magazine | 32 PGSUs palletized |
| Total Capacity | 4,000 gallons / sortie |
| Flight Altitude | 10k–15k' AGL |
| Availability | 24/7/365 all weather |
| Detection Time | 2–3 min to confirm |
| Target Precision | 5m (~15 ft) |
| Reload Time | <30 min turnaround |
| Sorties / Day | 6+ sustained ops |
C-130 cutaway render
(payload bay visible)
(payload bay visible)
Mission Intelligence Platform
UI / Screen Capture
UI / Screen Capture
Mission Software
Mission Intelligence Platform
A unified operational picture from detection through post-engagement assessment. Human authority stays explicit and auditable at every decision gate.
| Detection | Real-time wildfire monitoring & track |
| Mission Planning | Automated ADP configuration |
| Release Control | Approval-gated engagement |
| Situational Awareness | Continuous operational picture |
| Integration | ATC, incident command, sensor feeds |
| Engagement Thread | Persistent target track & ID |
| Post-Mission | Coverage analysis & audit log |
| Safety Systems | Geofence enforcement & abort |
System Integration
Two Layers. One Operational Outcome.
Mission software and precision hardware operate as a single coordinated stack — from detection through deployment through post-engagement assessment.
01 — Hardware
PGSU — Engineered for Extreme Conditions
| Precision | 5m accuracy, 18 configurable nozzles |
| Wind Tolerance | Guided glide path through 150 MPH winds |
| Suppressant | 125 gal / unit — 1,600 sq ft coverage |
| Deployment | Line, area, and spot fire configurations |
| Fail-Safe | Drogue chute, geofence, abort protocols |
| Scale | 32 PGSUs per C-130 — 4,000 gal / sortie |
02 — Software
Mission Intelligence Platform
| Detection | Real-time wildfire monitoring & track |
| Mission Planning | Automated aerial drop configuration |
| Release Control | Approval-gated, human-explicit engagement |
| Situational Awareness | Continuous operational picture |
| Integration | ATC, incident command, sensor feeds |
| Safety Systems | Geofence enforcement & audit log |
Our Mission
Prevent Wildfires From Becoming Catastrophic
By delivering precision aerial suppression in the critical first minutes of ignition — when intervention matters most and before fires exceed initial attack limits.
Impact by the Numbers
The Gap in Current Aerial Suppression
Conditions That Break Traditional Response
Traditional aircraft can't fly at night, in high winds, or through dense smoke — exactly when fires spread fastest. Prime Minute's PGSU operates in all of them, all the time, at 5m precision.
Wildfire response
timeline infographic
timeline infographic
Join Us in Redefining Fire Response
Partner with Prime Minute to protect communities, ecosystems, and infrastructure from wildfire catastrophe.
Contact UsConnect
Whether you're a fire authority, government agency, or private land manager — we tailor deployment to your specific challenges and operational context.
Name
Organization
Email
Title / Role
Describe your coverage area and fire risk context...
Submit RequestSchedule a BriefingEngagement Process
01
Understand Your Challenges
Define TTI requirements, coverage zone, terrain, constraints
02
Configure Solution
Platform size, PGSU kit count, sortie SLA, integration plan
03
Deploy & Operate
Integrated under existing agency command structure
For Immediate Inquiries
Prime Minute operates with government agency partners in CA, CO, AZ, and NM. Contact us for a rapid deployment assessment.
The Team
Built by operators, engineers, and scientists.
Prime Minute draws on decades of aerial operations, autonomous systems, and wildfire science to build a response platform that works when conditions are worst.
Leadership
Founders & Principals
JR
James Reed
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Former USAF F-16 pilot. 15 years in operational mission planning, precision delivery, and aerial coordination across complex terrain environments.
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Sarah Chen
Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder
MIT Aerospace PhD. Prior Anduril Industries guidance systems lead. Deep background in autonomous terminal guidance, GPS/EO integration, and mission-configurable hardware.
MW
Marcus Williams
Chief of Operations
20-year Cal Fire incident commander. Led Type I teams across six California megafires. Designed initial attack protocols now used as statewide standard operating procedures.
EV
Elena Vasquez
VP Engineering
Draper Laboratory precision munitions group. Avionics lead on two DoD programs. Specializes in hardened flight control systems and edge compute for high-consequence deployments.
Depth
Domain Expertise
01
Aerial Operations
Combined 60+ years of operational aviation including precision delivery, low-altitude navigation, multi-asset coordination, and high-risk airspace management.
60+ combined years
02
Wildfire Science
Direct field experience with Cal Fire, USFS, and state agency partners. Fire behavior modeling, suppression strategy, and incident command structure design.
5 agency partnerships
03
Autonomous Systems
GPS/EO terminal guidance, multi-unit coordination, wind-compensated flight path logic, and mission-configurable deployment from airborne platforms.
3 DoD programs
Advisory
Strategic Advisors
Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Tom Hadley
Strategic Advisor — Defense
Former USAF Brigadier General. Three decades leading precision strike programs, DoD procurement cycles, and interagency coordination. Advises on system authority and agency integration.
Dr. Patricia Lowe
Technical Advisor — Fire Science
UC Berkeley professor of fire ecology and risk modeling. 25 years studying fire behavior under extreme conditions. Advises on deployment timing, suppression geometry, and ecological outcomes.
Cmdr. (Ret.) David Park
Advisor — Aerial Operations
Former Navy aviation commander with C-130 logistics and airdrop operations experience. Advises on platform configuration, sortie planning, and airspace coordination with civil authorities.
Work With Us
We're building the team that closes the gap.
Prime Minute is actively recruiting across engineering, operations, and mission software. If you have relevant domain experience and want to work on a problem that matters, we want to talk.
Newsroom
Field updates, milestones, and press.
Follow Prime Minute's progress from hardware validation to agency integration and beyond.
March 2026 Latest update
3 Active test programs
5 Agency relationships
Field Validation
Prime Minute completes PGSU suppression validation under 40 mph crosswind conditions
Testing at the Nevada Test Site confirmed suppression accuracy within the 5-meter CEP requirement in sustained 40 mph crosswinds. Series 2 units demonstrated stable terminal guidance with no GPS degradation across the full sortie sequence.
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View All →PartnershipsFeb 28, 2026
Prime Minute joins California OES Technology Advisory Panel
Prime Minute accepted a seat on the California Office of Emergency Services technology advisory group focused on next-generation initial attack capability.
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TechnologyJan 19, 2026
PGSU Series 2 rated for 150 mph wind tolerance after Nevada test sequence
After four weeks of progressive wind tunnel and live-drop testing, the Series 2 unit exceeded all environmental performance targets, including stable guidance at 150 mph wind exposure.
Read More
MediaDec 8, 2025
Wildfire Today: precision guidance enters the initial attack conversation
Wildfire Today covered Prime Minute's approach to initial rapid attack, noting the PGSU's ability to operate at night and in dense smoke as a meaningful operational shift.
Read More
Press & Media
Press inquiries and media assets
For interview requests, technical briefings, or media kit access, reach out directly. We're actively briefing journalists covering wildfire, defense technology, and emergency management.
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