FireDome is an autonomous wildfire defense system modeled after the Iron Dome, designed to enhance community protection through a two-tiered strategy. The first tier involves the rapid deployment of fire-retardant capsules via a mechanical launcher to create a physical barrier against approaching wildfires. The second tier uses computer vision and AI-driven decision-making to detect and extinguish spot fires caused by airborne embers. Capsules are launched every few seconds, reaching distances up to 0.25 miles, and are programmed to disperse fire retardant based on real-time threat analysis. Once deployed, the retardant remains effective for weeks, offering prolonged protection.

The system uses optical and thermal sensors to assess fire threats, calculate optimal launch trajectories, and trigger launches automatically. Each smart capsule contains embedded sensors to ensure precise, mid-air deployment of retardant, balancing performance, safety, and sustainability. Its infrastructure-independent design makes it well-suited for high-risk areas, such as wildland-urban interface zones. Communities, municipalities, and critical facilities can use FireDome to protect residents, reduce insurance burdens, and enable safer shelter-in-place during wildfire events.

The business model is based on an annual lease of the FireDome system, which includes the launcher, a stock of smart capsules, a power generation unit, a water source, and ongoing maintenance services. Lease agreements are structured with a minimum term of five years to ensure long-term deployment and support. In the future, customers will also have the option to purchase the system outright through a capital expenditure (CAPEX) model, with an annual maintenance fee. Regardless of the model chosen, capsule inventory replenishment will incur an additional cost.

Planned product expansions include a mobile unit designed for fire service use and an extended-range launcher intended for deployment by local, state, and federal agencies. A key strategic focus is collaboration with insurance providers, offering FireDome as a proactive risk-reduction tool for protecting insured communities and their assets from the growing threat of wildfires.

• Wide Coverage: A single FireDome system can protect up to 100 acres, covering multiple high-value properties. In contrast, traditional outdoor sprinkler systems typically protect only one structure.

• Long-Lasting Protection: FireDome uses fire-retardant materials that remain effective for weeks, even in extreme heat. Other solutions, such as water or gel sprays, often evaporate within hours and lose effectiveness due to radiant heat.

• Flexible Deployment: FireDome can be installed in various terrains and remote locations, unlike firefighters who may not reach every area during a wildfire. The system operates autonomously and does not rely on human presence.

• Faster Response: Unlike helicopters and ground crews that require time to reach a fire and prioritize saving lives, FireDome activates immediately on site to protect commercial and residential assets.

• More Reliable Than Drones: While on-site drones offer quick deployment, they carry limited amounts of fire retardant and are grounded during high winds. FireDome adjusts its launch based on real-time wind conditions to maintain effectiveness.

Wildfires are an escalating global threat, intensified by climate change and its effects—extreme heat, prolonged droughts, and strong winds. These conditions are driving a rise in both the frequency and severity of wildfires, resulting in billions of dollars in property damage, destabilizing the insurance market, and creating severe, often unmanageable risks for property owners in high-risk zones.

Current mitigation tools—including sprinklers, drones, and manual firefighting crews—are proving insufficient. These systems are often too slow, lack precision, or depend on water and power infrastructure that frequently fail during fire emergencies.