FireDrone gets €161K from Venture Kick for heat-resistant drones

FireDrone Receives €161K from Venture Kick for Heat-Resistant Drones

Swiss startup FireDrone has secured €161,000 (CHF 150,000) in funding from Venture Kick to advance its development of drones capable of operating in extreme heat conditions. These drones aim to improve safety in emergency response and industrial inspections by protecting people, property, and the environment.

Innovating for High-Risk Environments

Firefighters and industrial safety professionals often face severe hazards such as toxic smoke, structural instability, and intense heat when dealing with fires or high-temperature processes. Conventional drones are unable to function effectively under these conditions, limiting visibility and situational awareness.

Technology and Capabilities

FireDrone, a spin-off from Empa, is creating autonomous drones that can endure environments with temperatures around 200°C. The technology incorporates advanced thermal insulation and a cooling system to ensure operation under high thermal stress while transmitting real-time hazard data for safer decision-making.

Target Markets and Applications

The company targets two main markets: industrial inspections in high-temperature environments and public safety operations. Early applications include industries such as cement, steel, aluminium, waste-to-energy, fertiliser, and glass production, as well as scenarios involving first responders operating in conditions with heavy smoke or extreme heat.

"FireDrone’s mission is to enhance safety and reliability where traditional drones fail — enabling operations that were previously too dangerous for human teams."

Funding Significance

The Venture Kick grant will help FireDrone accelerate product development, testing, and commercialization, strengthening its position in the emerging field of resilient aerial robotics.

Author’s summary: FireDrone’s heat-resistant drones, backed by Venture Kick funding, aim to revolutionize safety in industrial and emergency operations by operating reliably in extreme temperatures.

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Tech.eu Tech.eu — 2025-11-04

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