PALANG — Wildfire Detection in Seconds

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Wildfire Detection in Seconds

PALANG deploys ultra-lightweight sensors by drone to enable early wildfire detection in remote and hazardous terrain. Inspired by the autorotational flight of maple seeds, each sensor lands stably and operates autonomously through solar energy harvesting, without manual installation. Using a dual-path detection architecture, PALANG identifies flaming fires through infrared flicker analysis and smoldering ignition through optical changes cross-validated by gas and VOC signals. Alerts are transmitted in real time to a cloud platform that estimates ignition location, probability, and potential spread, enabling faster, targeted response before fires expand.

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Our Mission & Vision

Our work is grounded in innovation, collaboration, and a shared commitment to protecting communities and ecosystems.

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Mission

To detect wildfires at early ignition stages within seconds and deliver actionable intelligence through scalable, affordable technology that reduces loss severity and enables rapid response.

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Vision

A world where wildfires are detected early, predicted accurately, and managed effectively—preventing small ignitions from becoming catastrophic events.

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Born where wildfires hit home

PALANG was founded at Korea Minjok Leadership Academy (KMLA) in Gangwon, a region frequently affected by wildfires. In 2024, repeated wildfire incidents in nearby areas prompted our team to begin researching early detection systems. That commitment deepened in April 2025, when the Inje wildfire triggered emergency alerts across our campus—highlighting how quickly conditions can escalate. The experience reinforced the need for technology designed for real-world terrain, unpredictable weather, and rapid response.
PALANG was built to meet that need.

Making a Real Difference

PALANG enables ultra-fast, low-cost wildfire detection at scale.

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Our integrated approach combines cutting-edge technology with nature's wisdom.

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Biomimetic Design

Maple-seed-inspired enclosures enable stable aerial deployment without manual installation.

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Dual-Path Detection

Flaming and smoldering ignition are detected through separate, physics-based sensing pathways.

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LoRaWAN Networking

Low-power LoRaWAN links connect sensors to gateways over long distances.

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Energy Autonomous

Solar harvesting enables continuous, battery-free operation with ultra-low power use.

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Live Cloud Mapping

Sensor alerts are authenticated, localized, and displayed on a real-time map.

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AI Forecasting

Cloud models estimate ignition risk, location, and potential spread.

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Builders across hardware, web, and economics.

A multidisciplinary team combining hardware innovation, web development, and economic strategy to bring PALANG to life.

Joonsung Park

Hardware & Firmware Lead
- PCB, firmware, Enclosure CAD
- GENIUS Olympiad Gold Medalist

Kanghyeon Park

Web & Cloud Lead
- Cloud pipeline & map-based UI
- Built KMLA online platforms

Hyuk Woo

Business Lead
- Strategy & Partnerships
- International Economics Olympiad Silver Medalist

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See How PALANG Works

A quick overview of how PALANG detects, predicts, and enables rapid response.

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Partner or pilot with us

mail developon.aaron@gmail.com call +82 10-4676-8021

PALANG Wildfire Detection