Tabula partners with Helitak to integrate solutions

GPS solution developer Tabula has partnered with Helitak Fire Fighting Equipment to integrate their technology and improve wildfire intelligence gathering.

The partnership will see Tabula integrate its FireVision digital aerial firefighting platform with Helitak’s Fire Tank, allowing the system to capture and share targeted drop data in real time.

Tabula explained that by linking the two systems, operators could now “capture precise data on where and how drops are deployed, share that information instantly with fireground command, enable faster, more accurate retargeting for follow-up drops, and reduce reliance on manual reporting and interpretation”.

The integration is expected to reduce operators’ reliance on post-drop observation and radio communication to assess effectiveness.

“This is about more than capturing data – it’s about making every drop count,” said Michael Whittaker, CEO and Executive Chairman of Tabula. “By connecting what happens in the air with decision-making on the ground, we’re giving fireground teams the information they need to respond faster and more effectively.”

“We’re always focused on delivering practical, reliable solutions for aerial firefighting operations,” said Jason Schellaars, CEO and Chief Engineer at Helitak. “Working with Tabula allows us to extend the capability of the Helitak Fire Tank by linking it directly into a broader operational system.”

FireVision recently made its US debut following Rutledge Airborne’s installation of the system on two of its aircraft.