The Power of Open Source in early wildfire detection ft. Pyronear

In this episode of Neal on Fire, host Neal Spungen talks with Félix Veith, co-founder of Pyronear a nonprofit using open-source AI and low-cost cameras to detect wildfires early.They discuss how Pyronear’s camera-based detection works, why the team chose an open-source model, how false positives are reduced, and real-world deployments across France, Spain, and Chile. The conversation also explores affordability, community-driven innovation, and why accessible detection matters for high-risk regions worldwide.🎧 Neal on Fire features real-world wildfire detection, mitigation, and response—no paid promotions, just practical solutions.🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with the people building the future of wildfire resilience.https://pyronear.org/en/https://nealonfire.com/