ZIRCON FIREFLY
World first VTOL uncrewed aerial system to combat high intensity “Wildfires” globally.
Aerial Firefighting
As weather events are becoming more conducive to fire and each fire event is more intense and destructive, our current methods of fire control are becoming inadequate to the detriment of flora and fauna biodiversity, as well as human life, property, crops, infrastructure loss and increasing Co2 emissions.
Introducing “Firefly” Our UAS firefighting VTOL aims to combat high-intensity wildfires globally. Through innovative patented technology, swift response, infield refuelling, satellite connectivity, lightning tracker and fire alert technology. Join us in protecting communities, reducing loss of life, property, biodiversity and CO2 emissions. Combatting fires smarter, safer and greener.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Prototyping & Goals
Milestones & Strategic Partnerships
Having successfully developed our fully electric prototype and achieved flight proof-of-concept, we are launching our next phase of advanced engineering and operational validation.
Operational Flight & Firefighting Trials We are partnering with Swinburne University of Technology and the ARC Research Hub for Drones to undertake vital firefighting proof-of-concept testing. This collaboration allows us to rigorously validate our flame-suppression capabilities while iteratively improving the performance and reliability of our prototype platform.
Digital Twin & Aerospace Simulation Concurrently, we are collaborating with Dassault Systèmes to integrate CATIA and SIMULIA software into our design workflow. Working alongside James Cook University (JCU) and IOTIS Pty Ltd, this initiative will establish highly advanced digital twin simulations, allowing us to model aerodynamics, structural integrity, and fluid dynamics in a virtual environment before cutting metal.
All aircraft will consist of an electrically driven rotor heads or ducted fans providing both lift and stability. The high velocity jet turbine engine extinguishing thrust, the first UAS will include electric ducted fans and jet turbines in combination.
Following on from this our next phase will be to conduct testing at the Cloncurry aviation facility. Once completed engage the rural fire brigade to conduct firefighting trials
