FAQ

FireSwarm develops drone-agnostic autonomous aerial technology and end-to-end operational systems to coordinate multi-platform drone swarms. Our technology is mission-built to help crews preposition rapid-response UAV/UAS assets, operate more safely, and maintain control in challenging conditions.

FireSwarm starts by understanding how the end user already works. Before recommending a deployment model, we gather requirements from the agency, unit, or organization and look at their current operational workflow, decision points, safety requirements, staffing model, and field procedures.

Our goal is to make FireSwarm useful in real operations, not to introduce a tool that sounds good in theory but is only used once. Most organizations already have a full toolbox of systems, procedures, and equipment. FireSwarm is designed to fit into that toolbox wherever possible, with as little change-management burden on the end user as practical.
We work directly with the end user to determine how FireSwarm should integrate into their operations. Where needed, we can adapt the product, including hardware or software elements, to better meet operational needs. At the same time, we work with the end user to develop or refine the concept of operations so the technology supports the way their teams actually work in the field.

Integration is validated through live field training exercises and drills with FireSwarm and the end user. These activities help identify workflow gaps, safety considerations, training requirements, technical constraints, and areas where the product or CONOPS should be refined. We then use that feedback to iterate. The process can continue through additional exercises, reviews, and refinements until the operational approach is practical, validated, and ready for broader use.

Once the system, workflow, and CONOPS are sufficiently developed, FireSwarm provides training to the broader end-user group. Throughout the development process, we work closely with the customer’s operations personnel so the final training reflects the real-world procedures they helped shape.

Wherever possible, FireSwarm includes subject-matter experts on our team who understand the end user’s field environment. We always take the end user’s operational reality into account, because technology only matters if it can be used effectively when it is needed.

FireSwarm is developed to support wildfire suppression and prevention, water and equipment delivery, casualty evacuation (CASEVAC), and sustained operations across disaster response and complex environments.

FireSwarm’s solution is designed to operate when others can’t, filling critical gaps in traditional aerial response—during low visibility, at night, in smoke, under pilot duty-time restrictions, or when resources are unavailable. This enables teams to act sooner, keep crews safer, and maintain consistent support throughout the response.

FireSwarm deployments require coordination with regulatory authorities, including Transport Canada, and operational approval mandated through Wildfire Service Agencies. In some cases, agencies can authorize new suppression capabilities and partners. We are actively engaged with provincial agencies and First Nations leadership to enable compliant deployment pathways across both Crown and Indigenous lands.

The XPRIZE Wildfire competition delivered strong third-party validation and global exposure. Finalist status reinforced the credibility of the FireSwarm platform and validated the technical progress made with our development partners. This validation continues to support our commercial positioning.

As a finalist, we will remain part of the global XPRIZE alumni community, leveraging access to networks, resources, and collaboration opportunities. This ongoing engagement includes participation in programs, pilots, and cross-team initiatives, along with support from the XPRIZE Partnerships & Impact team, enhancing visibility as we scale and accelerate impact.

Programs like the NATO DIANA Innovator Program support dual-use technologies, where the same platform can serve both civilian and defence applications. Participation allows us to continue advancing autonomous systems while maintaining our core focus on wildfire and disaster response.

Wildfire is one of the use cases we are exploring in the defence context, particularly on live artillery ranges where unexploded ordnance (UXO) makes conventional firefighting unsafe. We are working with defence partners to help prioritize these use cases.

Visit our Who We Are page to view FireSwarm’s Responsible Autonomy Charter.

FireSwarm is currently in the pilot & demonstration deployment phase, working closely with partners through integrated training exercised to validate and refine operations in real-world conditions.

Our focus is on moving from capability to deployment and commercialization. We are moving into the next phase of development: operational environments, real customers, and real-world use.

The best way to get started is to connect with our team through our Contact Us Page. Our team will walk you through capabilities, deployment options, and how FireSwarm can be customized to support your organization’s specific needs.