An “Iron Dome” to fight wildfires

Israel’s FireDome is developing a wildfire defense system, modeled after the Iron Dome. It shoots capsules of eco-friendly fire retardant to create a protective barrier. Then AI vision  and sensors detect and extinguish spot fires. FireDome aims to begin Israel tests in May, and in the US in 2026.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-startup-takes-inspiration-from-iron-dome-for-system-to-stop-wildfires/

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