Phoenix Heli-Flight has secured a new contract to provide wildfire detection services in Canada, supported by global technology company TEKEVER.
The agreement marks an extension of a partnership first established in 2023 to develop advanced uncrewed aerial capabilities for environmental monitoring and emergency response operations in Alberta.
Under the terms of the contract, Phoenix Heli-Flight will deploy TEKEVER’s AR3 Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) to support the detection and monitoring of wildfire activity. The AR3 platform, which is already utilized in demanding maritime and land-based environments, features long-endurance flight capabilities and a flexible architecture capable of integrating specialized sensor payloads. The aerial system will operate alongside TEKEVER’s Nova Maps software platform to deliver real-time intelligence and data-led aerial surveillance.
Alberta has faced severe wildfire challenges in recent years, putting significant pressure on communities, infrastructure, and emergency services. The integration of uncrewed aircraft is designed to complement existing ground and aviation response capabilities. By identifying areas of concern earlier, the technology aims to improve situational awareness and support better-informed decisions in fast-moving operational environments. Phoenix Heli-Flight brings local operational expertise in industrial, emergency, and wildfire operations to the initiative.
Paulo Ferro, VP Strategic Development at TEKEVER, said, “This marks an important milestone for TEKEVER, Phoenix Heli-Flight, and the advancement of uncrewed systems in Canada’s wildfire management efforts. Building on our successful collaboration, it demonstrates how long-endurance autonomous aircraft, advanced sensor technologies, and real-time intelligence can deliver critical situational awareness in some of the most challenging and time-sensitive operational environments.
“As TEKEVER continues to expand its presence and support customers across Canada, we are proud to work alongside Phoenix Heli-Flight in bringing this capability into live wildfire detection and response operations, helping protect communities, critical infrastructure, and natural resources.”
Cameron Spring, Operations Manager at Phoenix, added, “Wildfire response depends on timely, reliable intelligence, often in the most challenging conditions seen in aviation. Our collaboration with TEKEVER brings together Phoenix Heli-Flight’s operational experience in Canada with advanced uncrewed aircraft, sensors, and real-time intelligence capabilities. This milestone shows how autonomous systems can support enhanced data collection, better situational awareness, and more effective decision-making, helping protect communities, infrastructure, and natural resources.”
As an AI-centric autonomous systems specialist, TEKEVER is expanding its global footprint across defence, security, public safety, and environmental protection sectors. The confirmed contract demonstrates the potential for these systems to support a wider range of dual-use missions, highlighting the expanding role of persistent, data-led autonomous platforms in managing escalating environmental challenges worldwide.
