Its unique mobile detection system can identify flames as small as a lit cigarette. This type of early detection is crucial to prevent hundreds of wildfires a year that devastate thousands of acres of forests. The Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael – Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) deploys an advanced fire detection system that is comprised of dozens of small drones as well as two monitoring systems – the ‘Toren’(Mast) system – a 10/30-meter-high mast bearing a powerful 50kg camera, and the ‘Tinshemet’ (Barn Owl) system – a tethered camera drone capable of hovering up to 100 meters above ground.

Swift Response, Greater Control

Powered by Artificial Intelligence algorithms and thermal imaging technology, the Tinshemet and Toren systems provide an unparalleled level of fire detection accuracy, detect any irregular heat or movement, and determine its exact location. This information is relayed to a Control and Command center, which alerts firefighting and rescue units.

In the event of a blaze, the operating team can swiftly mobilize firefighting teams to the exact location while transmitting to them real-time data, helping them arrive in time to extinguish the flames or gain control before they spread further, providing them with the crucial head-start needed for effective firefighting operations.

The systems and drones operate seamlessly in diverse environments and in all types of weather, from dense forests to remote mountainous regions. With their compact and agile design, they can navigate through challenging terrain, providing comprehensive coverage, and reducing the risk to human responders. Similarly, by leveraging drone technology, KKL-JNF can cover vast forested areas with a single deployment, significantly reducing the need for ground patrols.

This system is especially crucial in times of crisis, such as the war Israel is fighting in the south and north of the country.

Moreover, the system is used to monitor and identify vandalism, arson and illegal tree felling in KKL-JNF forests; track herds illegally grazing in forests; locate and discover trespassing activity; and track, observe, and document hazards at KKL-JNF picnic and recreation sites.

When the drones are not fighting fires, they are used for research and study of KKL-JNF’s diverse ecosystems.

Currently, two systems are deployed, one in the north and one in the center, and the goal is to expand the system to cover more territory.

Join KKL-JNF in preventing the devastating impact of forest fires on Israel’s precious ecosystems and support the revolutionary solution that combines advanced drone technology with state-of-the-art fire detection capabilities.

By supporting this project, you actively contribute to the preservation of Israel’s forests, protecting biodiversity, and mitigating the impact of wildfires on climate change. Together, we can create a safer, greener future for generations to come.