Canadian Company FireSwarm Solutions Inc Qualifies for Prestigious XPRIZE Wildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track
19 Julio 2024 - 2:03PM
FireSwarm Solutions Inc is proud to announce that it 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. This cohort of interdisciplinary teams will equally share a
$750,000 milestone prize purse.
The XPRIZE Wildfire competition aims to
revolutionize wildfire detection and response through innovative
technology. 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. Read more here.
“We are thrilled to be recognized as one of the
leading teams in this prestigious competition,” says Alex
Deslauriers, CEO of FireSwarm Solutions Inc “With 2023 being the
worst fire season on record in Canada, many people witnessed fires
advancing toward their homes and businesses and felt helpless to do
anything about it. The destruction was unprecedented. 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. 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.”
FireSwarm™ will be pre-positioning and
deploying 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. By offering a comprehensive end-to-end
solution, the company strives to provide faster, safer, and more
efficient methods to combat wildfires, safeguarding people,
property, and our planet.
As the competition advances, and with Pilot
Projects scheduled for this fall and winter, FireSwarm’s team is
hyper focused on refining its technology. The company is
enthusiastic about collaborating with partners and stakeholders to
push the boundaries of wildfire management.
For more information about FireSwarm Solutions Inc,
or to learn how to invest, partner, and support its mission, please
visit www.FireSwarm.com or contact Melanie Bitner, Chief Marketing
Officer.
About FireSwarm Solutions Inc. —
Autonomous drone swarms for rapid, precise wildfire suppression.
FireSwarm Solutions Inc is a startup comprised of multidisciplinary
experts, developing a comprehensive wildfire management solution.
By leveraging advanced autonomous heavy-lift, long-endurance drone
technology, along with AI and machine learning algorithms, the
company is committed to enhancing the detection, assessment, and
response to wildfires, ensuring the safety of people, property and
natural resources.
Melanie Bitner, CMOFireSwarm Solutions
Incmelanieb@fireswarmsolutions.com604 812 7032
www.FireSwarm.com
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