TEKEVER secures Canadian wildfire detection contract with Phoenix Heli-Flight

TEKEVER, a leading global technology company specialising in AI-centric autonomous systems, is supporting Phoenix Heli-Flight as it begins a new contract to provide wildfire detection services in Canada.

The contract marks a significant milestone in the partnership between TEKEVER and Phoenix Heli-Flight, building on an earlier collaboration ongoing since 2023 to develop advanced uncrewed aerial capability for wildfire detection and response in Alberta.

Following a successful evaluation, Phoenix Heli-Flight will use TEKEVER’s AR3 uncrewed aerial system – integrated with specialist sensor technology – to support the detection and monitoring of wildfire activity. The capability brings together TEKEVER’s long-endurance uncrewed aircraft, advanced payload integration and Nova Maps software platform to help deliver timely intelligence from the air.

Alberta has faced significant wildfire challenges in recent years, including major fires that have required extensive emergency response efforts and placed communities, infrastructure and emergency services under intense pressure. Against that backdrop, the deployment reflects growing interest in how uncrewed aircraft can complement existing aviation, ground and emergency response capabilities by helping operators identify areas of concern earlier, improve situational awareness and support better-informed decisions in complex and fast-moving environments.

Phoenix Heli-Flight is a multi-role aviation operator with significant experience supporting industrial, emergency response and wildfire operations in Alberta. By combining Phoenix’s local operational expertise with TEKEVER’s autonomous systems, sensor integration and real-time intelligence capabilities, the contract will support a more persistent and data-led approach to wildfire detection and monitoring.

The activity also comes as TEKEVER continues to strengthen its international presence and expand its global operations. Together, these developments reflect the company’s growing role in supporting customers across defence, security, emergency response, and environmental monitoring missions worldwide.

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 said:

“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.”

The confirmed contract also demonstrates the potential for TEKEVER’s systems to support a wider range of dual-use missions, including environmental protection, emergency response and public safety. With wildfires presenting increasing challenges for communities, governments and emergency services, the ability to detect and monitor activity from the air is becoming an increasingly important part of the operational picture.

TEKEVER’s AR3 platform is already used in demanding maritime and land-based environments, providing flexible, long-endurance intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability. Its ability to integrate specialist sensors and operate as part of a wider command-and-control architecture makes it well suited to missions where persistent coverage and operational resilience are essential.