AI-powered drones track down fires in German forests

Alumni-founded tech company deployed in California wildfires - Campus Life

By Brandi Thring From the frontlines to a bird’s eye view, the former TRU students behind Hummingbird Drones and Nova have been finding new ways to tackle wildfires for over a decade. Their technology was used in the fight against devastating California wildfires at the start of this year. Robert Atwood (BNRS ’15) and Richard Sullivan met when they were working as wildland firefighters with BC Wildfire Service in 2014. Both students at TRU, they…

AI-powered drones track down fires in German forests

Inside a green orb planted in the German countryside is a high-tech aid to prevent wildfires that have grown more common and destructive with rising global temperatures.

Balloon covered by solar panels is tested to combat flames in the future

Forest fires destroy entire forest areas. An early warning system made of drones and a network of sensors can detect fire early and alert forces.

Rocket lab launches eight satellites for enhanced wildfire detection

These satellites will provide real-time data on wildfire activity across the globe.

New satellites will help track wildfires in real time—here’s how

Eight satellites designed to detect and monitor wildfires have been launched into orbit by Rocket Lab. The mission, named "Finding Hot Wildfires Near You," was conducted for OroraTech, a Germany-based company focused on thermal imaging technology. The launch took place at Rocket Lab's Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand, on March 26 at 11:30 a.m. EST. The Electron rocket which is standing at 59 feet tall, carried out the mission, releasing th…