Redefining Bushfire Prevention
Built by fire practitioners, scientists, and foresters — driven by the belief that Australia deserves better tools to protect its communities and landscapes.
Our Mission
To scale fuels treatment across Australia's most fire-prone landscapes — protecting life, property, and ecosystems through technology, expertise, and environmental stewardship.
A New Approach to Bushfire Prevention
BurnBot was founded by fire practitioners and scientists who saw a fundamental problem: the tools available for fuels management hadn't kept pace with the growing bushfire threat. Traditional methods — while valuable — simply can't scale to meet the challenge.
We built BurnBot to change that. Our purpose-built technology enables planned burning and mechanical fuel reduction in terrain and conditions that were previously unreachable, while our operational teams bring deep expertise in fire management, forestry, and ecological stewardship.
Now, with operations expanding to Australia, we're bringing this capability to the landscapes that need it most. Working alongside local fire agencies, land managers, and communities, BurnBot Australia is committed to closing the treatment gap — safely, sustainably, and at scale.
Proven in the United States. Commissioning in Australia.
BurnBot's remote-operated fire and fuels technology has been deployed with agencies and utilities across the United States. The results below are from US operations; our Australian assets are being commissioned ahead of certification.
North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District
22 acres treated in about three days — work the district's chief said would have taken hand crews around two weeks.
PG&E
Transmission-line prescribed-burn demonstrations, delivered in partnership.
Caltrans District 5
Highway 1 roadside fuel treatment.
- PG&E
- Caltrans
- US Forest Service
- CAL FIRE
- North Lake Tahoe FPD
How We Work: Smart, Safe, and Sustainable
Technology Innovation
Purpose-built systems that extend operational capability into terrain and conditions traditional methods can't safely reach.
- Remote-controlled fire and fuels systems
- 24/7 operational capability in most weather conditions
- Real-time monitoring and data capture
- Continuous field-driven improvement
Environmental Stewardship
Every operation is designed to protect ecosystems, minimise impact, and support long-term landscape health.
- Ultra-low-impact treatment methods
- Soil and habitat preservation
- Native species protection protocols
- Long-term ecological monitoring
Community Focus
We work with communities, not just for them. Local hiring, training, education, and genuine partnership.
- Local workforce development and training
- Community education programmes
- Indigenous land management partnerships
- Transparent reporting and engagement
Australia Leadership
Global Leadership
BurnBot Australia is backed by the full capability of our global team.
Our Presence
Australian Headquarters
Logan City, QLD
Global Headquarters
South San Francisco, CA
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Ready to take a new approach to bushfire prevention? Let's talk about how we can work together.