Dryad Networks
Ultra-Early Wildfire Detection for Community Protection
Powered by Dryad Silvanet Sensors
About Dryad Networks
We use a large-scale IoT network of sensors to provide the earliest possible wildfire detection, as well as valuable forest insights and analytics.
The Dryad Silvanet system is based on a wireless, solar powered wildfire sensor network communicating via LoRaWAN: the leading open-standard for long-range radio IoT networks. Our patented distributed architecture enables large-scale deployments in areas without existing network coverage.
Data collected by the Silvanet system is processed using cloud-based big data tools for analytics, monitoring, fire prediction modeling, and alerting.
THE EVOLUTION OF WILDFIRE DETECTION
From Detection to Prevention
Traditional systems react to fire.
Dryad is designed to stop it from becoming one.
With advanced sensing, edge AI, and dense deployment, The new Silvanet Sensor transforms forests and communities into intelligent, self-monitoring environments.
Technology
Dryad Silvanet Sensor
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Solar Powered and energy storage using supercapacitors. This removes the fire risk present with Lithium Batteries.
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BME Sensor: Detects CO, H2, VOCs
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AI powered EDGE computing
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10-15 years maintenance-free.
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Durable, weather-resistant design
Dryad Silvanet Pro Sensor
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Solar Powered and energy storage using supercapacitors. This removes the fire risk present with Lithium Batteries.
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BME Sensor: Detects CO, H2, VOCs
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Carbon Monoxide (CO) Sensor
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Particulate matter sensor: It delivers real-time measurements of PM2.5 while also providing mass concentration data for PM1 and PM10. The sensor uses lasers to sense matter particles in the air.
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Kineis Satellite Connectivity (Uplinks only).
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AI powered EDGE computing
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10-15 years maintenance-free.
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Durable, weather-resistant design.
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NFC Support
SCALING ULTRA-EARLY DETECTION
From Single Sensor to Community Shield
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A single sensor detects within a radius
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Multiple sensors create overlapping protection zones
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Dense deployment ensures consistent detection regardless of conditions
Result: Faster detection + better situational awareness + improved fire tracking
Protecting Communities Like Cordillera, Colorado
Forward-thinking communities are deploying Dryad to protect entire ecosystems not just properties.
In places like Cordillera:
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Sensors are deployed across forested landscapes
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Detection happens at the earliest stage
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Response teams gain critical time to act
Article
(Michael Booth, The Colorado Sun)
