Hobbyist drone operators and opportunist journos are causing havoc in airborne firefighting missions quarters — placing a risk to the safety of manned aircraft, and even bringing their time-sensitive missions to a standstill. Sadly, what is an extremely forward-thinking technological advancement is being deemed the bad boy of aerospace. What needs to change?
Posted: June 19, 2018
Sit in on development or strategy meeting at TracPlus, and you’ll hear the same comment again and again - “it’s not about dots on a map, it’s about the mission.”
Posted: June 18, 2018
Many fire agencies dream about being able to fight wildfires effectively from the air at night when humidity levels rise and wildfire activity subsides.
Posted: June 14, 2018
Last week we attended Rotortech on the Sunshine Coast. The key theme of the event was Safety Means Success. We were thrilled to hear that they were speaking our language. Here’s a rundown of some of the key topics that were covered over the week.
Posted: June 6, 2018
Australia’s aerial firefighting capabilities have been hugely boosted in the past few years due to the grit and determination of Kestrel Aviation founder, Captain Ray Cronin. Last year was one of the hottest Winter’s on record in Australia amid a “long-term warming trend” mostly caused by climate change. Consequently, Ray’s work is vital — and he’s stopping at nothing to ensure Australia is prepared for the wildfire season ahead and the threat climate change places.
Posted: June 6, 2018
At TracPlus we believe in the power of collaboration and coordination. This philosophy has underpinned everything we’ve done since we tracked our first rescue helicopter to help RCCNZ, Coastguard NZ and St John Ambulance better coordinate their responses to real-world emergencies.
Posted: May 1, 2018
Have you wondered how operators came to use NVG to fight fires? Or are you an operator who is interested in integrating NVG into your business? Our Ebook identifies the benefits and the costs of using this incredible technology in the cockpit.