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High-temperature-resistant drone system

Name: FireDrone
Brand: FireDrone

FireDrone is an autonomous aerial system engineered for firefighting and industrial inspection in extreme environments. Operating at up to 200 °C, it provides real-time data where conventional drones can’t survive.

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Product

Robustness for extreme missions

Every FireDrone mission relies on more than just the drone. The system brings together advanced hardware and software, from deployment to data analysis to ensure reliability, localization, and actionable insight in any environment. Resilient to smoke, dust and heat.

FireDrone

High-temperature aerial platform with dual mode vision.

Ground Station

Protected docking and recharging.

Remote Control

Reliable manual operation and live monitoring.

Data Analysis Software

Real-time insights and reporting.

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Applications

Built for firefighting and high-temperature inspections

From disaster response to industrial maintenance, FireDrone delivers visibility and intelligence where safety and efficiency matter most.

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Firefighting

Detect hotspots and victims in smoke-filled environments for safer interventions.

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Industrial Inspections

Inspect high temperature assets without shutdowns, saving time and cost.

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Technology

Validated in real fire and industrial conditions

Developed at Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, FireDrone combines advanced thermal insulation and autonomous navigation to perform where no other aerial system can. Tested in live fire training and extreme industrial environments, it’s aerial reliability redefined.

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About

Innovation with a purpose

FireDrone is a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology. It is based on research conducted by the Laboratory of Sustainability Robotics and the Superinsulation Materials Group. The team combines robotics and materials science to make safe operations possible in extreme conditions.

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Let’s take firefighting and inspection to the next level

Discover how FireDrone can enhance safety, reduce downtime, and deliver actionable insights in your environment. Our team will help you find the right configuration for your needs.