Alex Deslauriers is the founder and CEO at FireSwarm Solutions, a startup revolutionizing wildfire suppression. FireSwarm is developing AI-powered swarm algorithms that enable heavy-lift drones to fight wildfires.
Alex brings over 25 years of experience in aerospace engineering and aviation software (including work with the US Navy on F-18 programs) before pivoting to wildfire tech after losing his own property to the Gun Lake fires in 2023. Now, he’s applying his extensive aviation experience and a talented team to tackle this growing climate challenge.
In our conversation, we explore:
- How FireSwarm’s drone swarms can close a critical nighttime gap in firefighting
- The economics of drone swarms
- How drones perform on efficiency, precision and lifetime costs
- Why wildfires represent a national security issue and Canada’s opportunity to lead
- The regulatory landscape and FireSwarm's path to deployment with Canadian wildfire agencies
- Partnerships with First Nations communities and municipalities
You'll learn about how wildfire response works on the ground, how autonomous drones make fire suppression safer and more effective, and the intersection between climate tech and national security.
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