Taking inspiration from the Iron Dome in Israel — which is an all-weather air defense system that shields against short-range rockets, as well as shells and mortars — an Israel-based firm has developed a defense mechanism designed to quickly fight wildfires.

The firm, FireDome, has developed a wildfire defense mechanism of the same name that promises to effectively control the spread of fires by marrying defense tactics with AI technology to detect, protect against and suppress wildfires.

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According to its developers, the patent-pending FireDome is a self-sufficient, off-the-grid system that continuously monitors a property for signs of fire through cameras and AI. When the system detects a threat, it is automatically triggered and deploys a protective barrier.

The team explained that once a wildfire is detected, a mechanical launcher deploys this protective barrier, which blocks the direct path of nearby wildfires. The system also detects and extinguishes spot fires from airborne embers that bypass the primary barrier.

The current iteration of the wildfire-fighting system would be able to launch the capsules up to a quarter-mile, but the company expects to introduce updated versions capable of launching the capsules up to a mile each.

Perhaps one of the most sought-after benefits of the system is that it requires no personnel on the ground fighting wildfires, thereby potentially preventing the loss of life.

The system will be tested in May 2025, and the company also plans to conduct tests in the U.S. in 2026.

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