High-temperature-resistant drone system
FireDrone is an aerial robtic 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.
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.
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.
Firefighting
Detect hotspots and victims in smoke-filled environments for safer interventions.
Industrial Inspections
Inspect high temperature assets without shutdowns, saving time and cost.
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.
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.
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.
