TEKEVER Fixed-Wing Drones Deployed in Alberta, Canada for Wildfire Detection

Phoenix Heli-Flight has announced a new contract to partner with global technology company TEKEVER to provide wildfire detection services across Canada.

Building on a 2023 Partnership

The contract extends a collaboration established in 2023, aimed at developing advanced unmanned aerial capabilities to support environmental monitoring and emergency response operations in Alberta.

AR3 UAS Paired with Nova Maps Platform

Under the terms of the agreement, Phoenix Heli-Flight will deploy TEKEVER's AR3 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to support the detection and monitoring of wildfire activity. The AR3 platform has seen extensive deployment in demanding maritime and land-based environments, offering long-endurance flight performance and a flexible architecture capable of integrating a wide range of specialized sensor payloads.

The UAS will operate in conjunction with TEKEVER's Nova Maps software platform, delivering real-time intelligence and data-driven aerial surveillance capabilities.

Addressing Alberta's Severe Wildfire Challenge

Alberta has faced increasingly serious wildfire threats in recent years, placing significant pressure on local communities, infrastructure, and emergency services. The introduction of drone systems is intended to complement existing ground and aviation-based emergency response capabilities — enabling earlier detection of potential fire zones, improving situational awareness, and supporting more precise decision-making in rapidly changing operational environments. Phoenix Heli-Flight brings extensive local operational experience in industrial, emergency rescue, and wildfire operations to the program.

Statements from Key Representatives

Paulo Ferro, Vice President of Strategic Development at TEKEVER, said: "This is a significant milestone for TEKEVER, Phoenix Heli-Flight, and the advancement of UAS in Canadian wildfire management. Building on a successful collaboration, it demonstrates how long-endurance autonomous vehicles, advanced sensor technology, and real-time intelligence can deliver critical situational awareness in the most challenging and time-critical operating environments."

Ferro added: "As TEKEVER continues to expand its footprint in Canada, we are proud to work alongside Phoenix Heli-Flight to bring this capability into real-world wildfire detection and emergency operations, helping to protect communities, critical infrastructure, and natural resources."

Cameron Spring, Operations Manager at Phoenix Heli-Flight, commented: "Wildfire response depends on timely, reliable intelligence — often under the most demanding conditions in aviation. Our partnership with TEKEVER combines Phoenix Heli-Flight's real-world Canadian operational experience with advanced drones, sensors, and real-time intelligence capabilities. This milestone demonstrates how autonomous systems can support better data collection, improved situational awareness, and more effective decision-making to protect communities, infrastructure, and natural resources."

Dual-Use Potential in the Spotlight

As a specialist in AI-driven autonomous systems, TEKEVER is actively expanding its global presence across defense, security, public safety, and environmental protection sectors. The confirmed contract underscores the potential of such systems for broader dual-use missions, highlighting the critical role that persistent, data-driven autonomous platforms play in addressing the world's growing environmental challenges.

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