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European finalist demonstrates ultra-early wildfire detection with Silvanet and autonomous suppression with Silvaguard BERLIN, Germany, September 23, 2026 – Dryad Networks, a leader in ultra-early wildfire detection, today announced it has been awarded $800,000 in the XPRIZE Wildfire competition for its performance in the Autonomous Wildfire Response finals in Alaska. Dryad advanced from an original field …

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Combining ultra-early detection of wildfires with autonomous suppression can prevent catastrophic wildfires     BERLIN, Germany, July 8th, 2026 — Dryad Networks, the leader in ultra-early wildfire detection technology, today announced a major achievement in the finals of the Autonomous Wildfire Response track of XPRIZE Wildfire, a four-year, $11 million global competition accelerating new solutions to end destructive …

Dryad Networks Reaches XPRIZE Wildfire Finals Milestone, Demonstrating Autonomous Detection and Suppression of Wildfires in Alaska Read More »

Next-generation technology delivers unmatched detection speed, accuracy, and connectivity for global wildfire prevention Berlin, Germany – May 11, 2026 – Dryad Networks, a global leader in ultra-early wildfire detection technology, today announced the launch and immediate availability of the Gen-4-Pro Silvanet Wildfire Sensor, the fourth generation of its industry-leading Silvanet solution. The new Gen-4-Pro sensor introduces …

Dryad Launches Gen-4-Pro Silvanet Wildfire Sensor, Setting New Standard in Ultra-Early Fire Detection Read More »

Ultra-Early Detection and Ground-Truth Data Prove Essential to Stopping Wildfires Before They Spread   Silvanet’s Smoldering-Phase Detection and Silvaguard Autonomous Response System Offer Path to 4X Faster Wildfire Containment Berlin, Germany, January 29, 2026 – Dryad Networks has been selected as one of five Finalist teams in the Autonomous Wildfire Response Track of XPRIZE Wildfire, …

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Dryad Demonstrates Wildfire Detection and Suppression System Sensing, Locating and Extinguishing Fire in Under 12 Minutes – With No Human Involved In a world in which wildfires are escalating and becoming more destructive, the future of wildfire supression must be ultra-early and autonomous. Note: Suppression drone provided by Harald Müller Metall-Sonderfertigung GmbH funded by BMBF …

Dryad Demonstrates Wildfire Detection and Suppression System Sensing, Locating and Extinguishing Fire in Under 12 Minutes – With No Human Involved Read More »

Dryad’s Silvaguard drone system extends Silvanet’s ultra-early fire detection with real-time aerial observation and marks a key milestone toward autonomous wildfire suppression In the aftermath of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires estimated to cost more than $250 billion, Dryad Networks, a pioneer in ultra-early wildfire detection technology, today announced a successful demonstration of the world’s …

Dryad Networks Demonstrates First Fully Functional Drone Prototype for Detecting, Locating and Monitoring Wildfires Read More »

Dryad Networks, a leader in ultra-early wildfire detection, is setting up its first office in Australia and New Zealand to help tackle the region’s growing bushfire crisis. Based in Macquarie Park, New South Wales, the new hub strengthens Dryad’s ability to work directly with governments, emergency services, and industry partners to prevent fires before they …

Dryad Networks Launches in Australia and New Zealand to Combat Bushfires with AI-Driven Early Detection Read More »

At MWC Barcelona 2025, Dryad Networks was honored with the Best Mobile Innovation for Climate Action award at the GLOMO Awards for Silvanet – its game-changing ultra-early wildfire detection technology. This award recognizes mobile-driven solutions that make a tangible impact in reducing carbon emissions and advancing environmental sustainability. With wildfires responsible for up to 20 …

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Dryad is on track to continue its upward trajectory in 2025, with strong projections for both hardware sales and recurring revenue streams As the global community grapples with the aftermath of the Los Angeles fires with damages forecasted by AccuWeather to be as high as $150 billion, Dryad Networks, a pioneer in ultra-early wildfire detection …

Dryad Networks Leads the Charge in Global Wildfire Mitigation with Record Growth in 2024 Read More »

Last week, Dryad Networks welcomed reseller partners from around the world to Berlin for the 2024 Reseller Conference. Over two days, the event created a vibrant space for collaboration, learning, and exploring the future of wildfire detection and forest management technology. The conference kicked off with exciting updates on Dryad’s latest innovations, including improvements to …

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