The First Responder Ember Drone — a patent-protected aerial system that intercepts wildfire embers with AI-guided netting before they ignite devastation.
See How It WorksWildfire embers can travel over five miles ahead of the flames, igniting new fires with devastating speed. Traditional firefighting is reactive. FRED is proactive. It targets embers at the source — catching them in mid-air — and holds the fireline in real-time, even in 50mph winds.
US Patent No. 12,539,435 B2 | Issued Feb 3, 2026
This system is designed around fire-resistant, multi-layered mesh netting held aloft by autonomous, battery-powered UAVs, capable of adjusting net shape and porosity based on ember size and fire behavior.
Multi-layered, fire-resistant net intercepts embers midair and withstands high heat and wind.
FRED auto-adjusts in flight using environmental data — calculating ember vectors, fire strength, and wind conditions.
Fire nets can also be held aloft with kites to extend UAV battery life for stationary containment zones.
Drones may carry or spray water or fire-retardant material (e.g., Phos-Chek®) directly onto captured embers.
FRED's operation is modular, smart, and scalable. Here's how it works based on environmental conditions:
Multiple drones cooperate to lift large rectangular netting across an ember stream. AI guides the swarm in real-time.
Fire net is fixed in place with ballasts and kites — providing 24/7 defense along firelines, roads, and structures.
Power and suppressant lines from fire trucks or mobile bases allow drones to stay airborne indefinitely during emergencies.
Catch and kill embers during active wildfires to prevent spread across highways, rivers, and defensible zones.
Deploy nets over homes, hospitals, power infrastructure, or sensitive ecological zones during red flag events.
FRED’s fire net can also contain dust, pollen, airborne radioactive debris, or even locust swarms (as cited in the patent).
Bradley L. Bartz — Founder, Visionary, and Inventor behind FRED.
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FRED is a revolution in wildfire defense. We are seeking partners, backers, and government collaborators to deploy FRED where it's needed most.
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