Our technology will mark a significant advancement in Australia’s bushfire management capabilities.

Early detection and suppression of fires is crucial in reducing the risk of large, uncontrollable fires. The current system relies on public emergency calls, intermittent surveillance from staffed fire towers, and crewed fire-spotting aircraft that are expensive, cannot operate under extreme weather conditions, and pose risks to staff. As a proof of concept, we are partnering with industry leaders and organisations such as the ACT Rural Fire Service and ACT Parks and Conservation Service to demonstrate and evaluate new methods and technologies that will improve detection and response time.