Critical Infrastructure, AIRmarket enter airspace MOU

Executive Summary

• Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd. and AIRmarket Inc. have executed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on drone-enabled airspace solutions, remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) traffic management, and related digital infrastructure services.
• The partnership focuses on binational (Australia-Canada) use cases, specifically targeting defence, public safety, and critical infrastructure sectors to enhance sovereign and compliant drone integration.
• The collaboration leverages AIRmarket’s expertise in airspace utilities and regulatory engagement alongside Critical Infrastructure’s secure digital platforms, AI capabilities, and autonomous communications infrastructure.

Key Details

• Parties Involved: Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd. (CiTech) and AIRmarket Inc.
• Agreement Type: Non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
• Strategic Focus: Collaborative exploration of pilot programs and potential commercialization of solutions for drone-enabled airspace and RPAS traffic management.
• Target Sectors: Defence, public safety, emergency services, and critical infrastructure (energy, transport, utilities).
• Geographic Scope: Binational focus on Australia and Canada.
• Key Capabilities Combined:
  • AIRmarket: RPAS traffic management, airspace utilities, aviation safety, and regulatory engagement.
  • Critical Infrastructure: Secure digital platforms, system integration, data/AI capabilities, and manufacturing of autonomous communications infrastructure for regulated environments.
• Specific Use Cases Identified:
  • Defence and border security operations.
  • Drone as first responder programs.
  • Wildfire, search and rescue, and disaster response.
  • Critical infrastructure protection.
  • Technical integration of RPAS platforms with secure communications.
  • Government-led pilots, trials, and regulatory engagement.
• Governance: Appointment of points of contact and potential establishment of a joint working group.
• Commercialization: Any pilots, deployments, or commercial arrangements will require separate definitive agreements and are subject to regulatory, security, and export control requirements.
• Company Context (Critical Infrastructure Technologies): Listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange; developing the "Nexus 16," a self-deploying platform for mobile telecommunications supporting LTE and surveillance/anti-drone payloads, targeting mining, defence, and emergency sectors.

Notable Quotes

• Brenton Scott, CEO of Critical Infrastructure Technologies: "This MOU provides a structured foundation for CiTech and AIRmarket to explore how our combined capabilities can support government and defence stakeholders. It reflects a shared commitment to safety, sovereignty and the practical deployment of drone-enabled infrastructure."
• Lindsay Mohr, CEO of AIRmarket: "AIRmarket enables the airspace -- monitoring it and helping drones operate safely. CiTech enables the remote operations with autonomous infrastructure that brings communications and surveillance in hard-to-reach areas. Together, this MOU builds a dual-use foundation for critical infrastructure from mines and industrial plants to borders and wildfire response. This aligns Canada's national interest and the growing investment in resilience, sovereignty and public safety."