A 15-year-old Orange County resident has made headlines for his wildfire detection device, reportedly able to work as a smoke alarm for remote areas at risk for wildfires.
According to recent media reports, the small device contains sensors able to detect smoke, flames, and heat.
Developed by Ryan Honary of Newport Beach, the gadget runs on two AA batteries and has been backed by The Irvine Ranch Conservancy, an Orange County-based conservation organization that has invested in the development of the device.
According to a recent press release, the teen claims the device even works in areas with no cellular service by using what’s known as a “mesh network,” where one device transmits information to other nearby devices until the information eventually connects to equipment with a cellular signal….