Government and Civil Protection

WHY PREVENTION HAS BECOME STRATEGIC?

Wildfires are no longer exceptional events — they are systemic risks.

• The EU loses over €4 billion annually in direct wildfire damage
• Total economic impact reaches €30–40 billion per year, including health costs, lost productivity, and tourism decline
• Traditional suppression costs range from €200,000 to €1,000,000 per km² per incident
• Fires now spread faster, burn hotter, and behave less predictably
• Reactive response alone is no longer economically or operationally sustainable

_{Wildfires increasingly escalate faster than governments can react.}

WHEN MINUTES DECIDE THE OUTCOME

Early action fundamentally changes results.

• Fires detected within the first 5–10 minutes can be contained before escalation
• Early suppression reduces total damage by over 95%
• Preventive protection with Vatrogon costs €450–950 per km² per year
• This replaces helicopter-heavy, manpower-intensive response models

_{This represents up to a 300× improvement in cost efficiency — while protecting ecosystems, infrastructure, and human life.}

THE ECONOMICS OF EARLY ACTION

A scalable, national-level protection layer

• System deployment: €1.88M covering up to 5,000 km²
• Annual maintenance & support: €282k
• Average cost: ~€650 per km² per year

_{Outcome: Nationwide wildfire protection for less than the cost of a single major fire event.}

INSIDE THE VATROGON PLATFORM

Scout Drones — Early Detection Layer

Long-endurance autonomous drones provide continuous wildfire surveillance.

• Cruise speed: 80–100 km/h
• 24/7 autonomous patrols
• RGB + thermal imaging
• Coverage: up to 800 km² per 10-hour cycle
• Optimized for early smoke and heat anomaly detection

These drones form the first detection layer across large and remote areas.

Heavy Drones — Early Suppression Layer

Immediate containment following ignition confirmation.

• Payload capacity: up to XXX kg of dry suppression agents
• Single-drop coverage: ~400 m²
• Multi-drop deployment: up to 1,200 m²
• Eco-friendly, waterless agents
• No collateral damage to soil or infrastructure

Fires are addressed before ground crews or helicopters are required.

VATROGON COMMAND CENTER

The digital backbone of the system

• AI-driven mission orchestration
• Automated detection and alert verification
• Terrain mapping and operational awareness
• Fleet coordination and dispatch commands
• Operational logging and compliance records
• Preventive maintenance scheduling

The VCC ensures all components operate as a single, integrated system.

HOW IT WORKS IN PRACTICE

What You Receive

A complete, ready-to-operate wildfire protection system:

• Autonomous drone fleet (detection + suppression)
• Full system installation and configuration
• Vatrogon Command Centre deployment
• Charging and operational bases
• AI models adapted to regional terrain and vegetation
• Operator training
• 24/7 technical and operational support

Operational Model

Technology-led operations with human oversight.

Vatrogon delivers and configures the full system. AI conducts continuous monitoring and mission execution, while trained operators supervise operations and retain decision authority — including escalation and coordination with emergency services.

This model reduces manpower requirements while preserving full operational control.

Deployment Timeline

From contract to operational readiness

• System design & planning: 4–6 weeks
• Deployment & installation: 6–8 weeks
• Training & commissioning: 2–4 weeks

Typical time to full operational capability: 3–4 months