What Happened
Canadian Company Introduces Advanced Autonomous Aircraft to Combat Wildfires
Volatus Aerospace has formed a strategic partnership with Singular Aircraft to introduce a new class of autonomous aircraft to battle Canadian wildfires. The partnership aims to strengthen Canada’s aerial firefighting capabilities with the introduction of Singular’s FlyOx 1 multi-mission heavy-lift autonomous aircraft platform. The aircraft has a maximum takeoff weight of approximately 4,000 kilograms and can carry 1,560 liters of water or fire retardant. Volatus Aerospace and Singular will work together to introduce the FlyOx 1 into Canada, with the potential for manufacturing and long-term support in the country. The introduction of the aircraft would be subject to Transport Canada approvals and certification, as reported by AeroTime.