Seneca - A modern arsenal for the highest fire risk in history

A modern arsenal for the highest fire risk in history

Fire threatens 115 million Americans, costs ~$1 trillion per year, and is getting worse.

The only long term solution is to reduce the frequency and severity of wildfires.

Seneca builds advanced AI, robotics, and autonomy for firefighting to mitigate disaster and protect civilization.

Our first product is an autonomous, rapid response fire suppression drone system. Robotic AI in the sky.

Our Approach

Build advanced technology that supports the firefighter in use cases that were previously unsafe, inefficient, or impossible.

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A force multiplier for firefighters

With Seneca, a single pilot can control multiple suppression craft carrying hundreds of pounds of Class A foam. Systems use autonomous targeting capabilities with IR and video to cold trail or verify and knock down fires & hot spots. Systems are hand-liftable and built to be stationed in high risk locations, transported with a utility vehicle, and deployed from anywhere.

Advanced fire defense for high value property

Wind-driven embers account for up to 90% of structure ignitions during wildfires. Seneca systems not only respond rapidly to nearby starts, but also detect smoldering embers from above, autonomously target and suppress those hot spots before they become blazes, and stream video and location data to authorized devices for real-time situational awareness.

Patrol your infrastructure to stop fires before they spread

When there is an indication of possible fire, the nearest docked drone auto-launches, patrols the likely pole-to-pole span or solar field block, confirms heat with IR, and applies targeted suppressant to knock it down— while streaming live video and coordinates to your operators so faults end as non-events.

Aerial support for prescribed burns

Seneca systems improve the safety and efficiency of Rx burns, ensuring operations stay within planned boundaries. With autonomous targeting and coordinated multi-craft control, fire agencies can precisely manage perimeters, lay retardant, and rapidly detect & suppress escaped embers before they spread. Tip torch with full confidence of holding containment lines.

A Complete system-level solution

Full stack hardware, software, and AI solution custom-built for today's fire ecosystem

Shipping 2026

What our partners are saying

If Seneca’s technology had been available during past wildfires, the destruction of homes and critical infrastructure could have been greatly reduced. By combining early detection with rapid suppression, fires can be contained before they escalate, preventing widespread devastation.

I’ve spent decades deploying wildfire technology. Seneca is a breakthrough missing piece that can make a difference for firefighters, communities and insurance companies operating in the wildland-urban interface.

My priority is the safety of our community here in Aspen — our residents, our visitors, our firefighters, and the unique beauty we call home. Advances in semi-autonomous suppression and other wildfire technologies give us powerful new tools to make that happen. The best tools for what we do are built with firefighters in mind, and when they are, it shows. We welcome any innovation that helps us protect lives, property, and the landscape we’re entrusted to defend.

These AI-powered drones don't replace our brave men and women on the front lines; they amplify their capabilities while keeping them out of harm's way. When a drone can deliver rapid water or retardant deployment without risking human life, we're talking about a paradigm shift that will save both firefighter and civilian lives.

In addition to the tragic human toll, the Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles will exceed $250 billion in damage. If Seneca can stop just one of these events it will pay for itself in spades. But in the face of increasing disasters and volatility, the even larger opportunity is to be the resilience infrastructure layer protecting society, and if Seneca does that it will be one of the most important companies not just for fire, but in the world.

Rapid initial attack is the best chance we have to save money, property, and lives. Seneca and the promise of AI-driven autonomous suppression drones is revolutionizing how we view wildfire suppression. In San Bernardino County we have a vision of keeping wildfire 100 square feet or less… this is a far departure of the industry standard of 10 acres or less. We can only achieve this ambitious goal with an ambitious vision. Seneca is a huge part of that vision.

Seneca's AI-powered firefighting drone technology represents exactly the kind of innovation our fire service desperately needs. As someone who has spent decades analyzing fire and EMS deployment data, I understand that the future of wildfire suppression lies in intelligent, autonomous systems that can respond faster than human capabilities allow. Seneca's mission to eliminate wildfire threat across 500 million acres isn't just ambitious—it's essential for protecting both our firefighters and our communities.