What Happened
Advanced Technology Combats Growing Global Wildfire Threat
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has successfully tested an AI-powered drone system designed to detect and locate wildfires within minutes of ignition. The system, developed in collaboration with the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority and other partners, combines artificial intelligence, infrared sensors, and autonomous capabilities to provide critical early warnings to emergency responders. The APUS 25 drone can remain airborne for four to five hours, monitoring hundreds of square kilometers, and operates without a runway, providing firefighters with a real-time operational picture. The project was first reported by Israel Defense.