Fire Fighting Drone for High-Rise buildings
Source
- iDEX Challenges (opens in a new tab)DISC 14Round closed: 4 May 2026
Source summary
The challenge proposes a drone to deliver firefighting foam at heights conventional vehicles cannot reach. Stated targets include delivery at 90 metres, a 60-litre-per-minute foam rate, a supporting vehicle with water and foam tanks for at least 20 minutes of firefighting, 45 minutes of flight endurance and 150 kg payload capacity. Optical and infrared cameras support remote viewing. A pump and integrated controls are required, with deployment from cold by two people within five minutes. These are proposed requirements, not validated performance.