Alberta-based flight services provider adopted advanced sensor technology ahead of historic 2024 wildfire season
Alberta-based Airborne Energy Solutions Inc. (AES), a leading provider of aerial services and wildfire management support across Western Canada and the Arctic, has bolstered its intelligence capabilities by securing two Overwatch Imaging TK-8 Smart Sensors. Earlier this year, AES partnered with Overwatch Imaging to introduce advanced sensor technology during the 2024 Canadian wildfire season.
As a result of successful operations conducted during Canada's second-largest fire season in two decades, AES has officially added two TK-8 sensors to its fleet, enhancing its ability to meet increasing demands for time-critical aerial intelligence.
Overwatch Imaging TK-8 Smart Sensor is an imaging workhorse with sensors in five spectral bands (RGB/Visible, NIR, SWIR, MWIR and LWIR) and power onboard processing
“We saw tremendous value in working with Overwatch and the capabilities the TK-8 system delivered during an extremely busy fire season,” said Ron Rudd, AES’s Commercial Operations Manager. “By investing in this additional sensor technology, we are further committed to providing rapid, high-value aerial intelligence services, which are essential for wildfire and disaster response in Western Canada."
AES deployed the TK-8 after successfully passing the Hinton IR Grid Test, a rigorous requirement for vendors seeking to provide infrared services within the province of Alberta. The test, also recognized by other provincial fire services, is designed to confirm a system and operator’s proficiency in three critical areas: Detection, Accuracy, and Efficiency.
The TK-8 has proven to be a game changer around the world for evaluating, monitoring, and mapping dynamically changing wildfires and other natural disasters. With Overwatch Imaging's Automated Sensor Operator (ASO) software for automated collection and AI-based image analysis, and sensors in five spectral bands, the TK-provides a wealth of real-time intelligence essential for accurate, time-critical decision-making.
“We are excited to support AES’s initiative to bring a new technology to Canadian wildfire management teams, and are pleased to see the value it brought, to AES as a service provider as well as the agencies, responders, and communities impacted by wildfires throughout the season,” said Greg Davis, Founder and CEO, Overwatch Imaging.
In addition to fixed-wing intelligence and mapping services, AES owns and operates a fleet of rotor craft and provides forestry support, wildfire suppression, wildlife services, oil & gas support, construction, environmental services, aerial photography and much more.
About Airborne Energy Solutions Inc.
Airborne Energy Solutions Inc. provides specialized aerial services, including wildfire intelligence, environmental monitoring, and industrial support, across Western Canada. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and operational excellence, Airborne Energy Solutions delivers reliable and cost-effective solutions tailored to the unique needs of its clients.
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