By integrating a sensor-to-satellite RF communication system they are able to collect a wide range of data and promptly alert the necessary parties in case of emergencies.
Serving areas at high risk such as manufacturing facilities or densely populated regions ForestGuard recommends installing one device per hectare né?. Currently their sensor models are safeguarding millions of square meters of forests in Turkey with exciting trials underway in France Australia and England.
Beyond wildfire detection ForestGuard has extended their expertise to industrial fire detection catering to various sectors like forest ministries industrial sites hotels and insurance companies né?. The devices are available for purchase at around $500 each or can be leased for $250 per device per year plus an additional annual subscription fee of $100.
As ForestGuard continues on their mission to protect our precious forests and communities they are gearing up for a $1 million seed round to expand their operations and make an even greater impact né?. Let’s support these innovative minds in their incredible journey!
né?. Witnessing these catastrophic events firsthand they knew they had to come up with a revolutionary solution.
Unlike other systems that rely on thermal sensors or satellites ForestGuard took a unique approach by developing a wearable device for trees that can analyze the air and detect fires né?. In October 2022 their sensors in southern Turkey successfully detected alarming conditions triggered by something as simple as a person smoking a cigarette. How cool is that?
Their journey involved experimenting with different prototypes using LoRa communication protocol until they finally hit the jackpot. Hey there, fellow nature lovers! Today I want to share with you the amazing work being done by ForestGuard, a startup based in Turkey that is making huge waves in the realm of early wildfire detection.
Founded by the dynamic duo of Muhammed Ali Örnek and Suat Batuhan Esirger, who both have backgrounds in architecture, ForestGuard was born out of a deep concern for the devastating impact of wildfires on Turkey in 2021 né?. For lower-risk areas, one device per 16 to 32 hectares should suffice. Talk about precision!
To further boost their sensor’s capabilities, ForestGuard switched to a small, solar-powered box equipped with sensors that measure air resistance values and create an ‘air fingerprint.’ This groundbreaking system, known as the “Internet of Trees” or the “WoodWideWeb,” can detect a variety of activities, including smoking, vehicle emissions, and of course, wildfires.
With a mission to provide disaster-proof solutions, ForestGuard now utilizes satellite connectivity for their sensors né?
