Squamish’s FireSwarm has been selected by the XPRIZE Wildfire’s independent judging panel as one of the 29 Qualified Teams from around the world to advance to the next round of the XPRIZE Wildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response track.
FireSwarm deploys autonomous drone swarms for rapid, precise wildfire suppression.
FireSwarm’s mission is to integrate cutting-edge drone technology with advanced flight automation and logistics to deliver cost-effective solutions for governments, industries, and special interest groups.
The XPRIZE Wildfire competition aims to revolutionize wildfire detection and response through innovative technology. FireSwarm’s cohort of interdisciplinary teams will equally share a $750,000 milestone prize purse.
The Autonomous Wildfire Response track challenges teams around the globe to develop solutions that can autonomously detect, assess, and respond to wildfires, ultimately reducing the devastating impacts of these natural disasters.
For FireSwarm founders Alex Deslauriers and Melanie Bitner, it’s personal.
“On August 18, 2023, our own family experienced the total devastation of a Rank 6 wildfire firsthand when a fire tornado uprooted ancient trees and obliterated everything in its path. At that moment, I knew I would dedicate my career to making a significant difference in the fight against wildfires,” shared Deslauriers.
“We are thrilled to be recognized as one of the leading teams in this prestigious competition. ,” says Alex Deslauriers, CEO of FireSwarm Solutions. Qualification in the XPRIZE Wildfire Competition is a testament to the commitment, innovative spirit, and momentum of our team and co-founders, David Thanh and Melanie Bitner.”
As the competition advances, and with Pilot Projects scheduled for this fall and winter, FireSwarm’s team is hyper focused on refining its technology.
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