PCADS™ Precision Container Aerial Delivery System
NEXT GENERATION AERIAL FIREFIGHTING
THE SAFEST & ONLY HALO MILITARY SOLUTION FOR WILDFIRES
- BRINGING THE RAIN TO WILDFIRES SINCE 2017 -
IF YOU HAVE THE AIRCRAFT BELOW YOU CAN FIGHT WILDFIRES WITH PCADS™
C-130 | C-17 | C-27 | C-390 | A400M | CASA-295 | OSPREYS & CHINOOKS
NO AIRFRAME MODIFICATIONS | SAFEST FLIGHT PROFILE
SUPPRESSION & DIRECT ATTACK (24/7) | NO DIVE BOMBING
DEPLOYABLE IN RED FLAG WINDS DAY OR NIGHT
PCADS™ & AIR DROP SERVICES
PCADS™ Precision Container Aerial Delivery System
NEXT GENERATION AERIAL FIREFIGHTING
PCADS is a multi-patented & highly engineered aerial firefighting system that has the capability to fight wildfires 24/7 during extreme weather conditions when all other aircraft are grounded due to high winds, zero visibility, nighttime or smokey skies.
We offer a variety of chemicals, gels and water enhancers as part of our complete PCADS delivery system to meet whatever needs you have including painting suppression lines or for direct attack.
Our goal is to provide every government the SAFEST and most economical aerial delivery technology for whatever disasters might happen including wildfires, nuclear and chemical incidents, as well as, pest and foliage control. Saving lives, properties & our natural resources has become the crucial mission for PCADS.
PCADS are Simple, Cost Effective and Safe!
PCADS™ MISSION PROFILES: Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief (HADR)
Wildfires & Chemical Plant Fires: HALO Direct Attack, Suppression & STOL Emergency Evacuation (Same Sortie)
Nuclear Disasters & Fires: HALO Direct Attack, Suppression & Liquid Cement Nuclear Core Sealing
Agricultural Pest and Vegetation Eradication: Custom chemical approaches & global availability of aircraft
CUSTOM FABRICATION & WILDFIRE AIR DROP TRAINING
AIR DROP FABRICATION
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Standard Air Drop (AD) Cut Knives - Metallic & Non-Metallic
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Time Delay Cutters - Mechanical & Standard
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Wireless Gates Systems & Container Delivery System (CDS) Rigging Materials
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25,000 K-Loaders - USAF Spec & US Made
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Buffer Stop Assemblies (BSA)
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Center Vertical Restraint (CVR)
FIREFIGHTING & AIR DROP TRAINING
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PCADS™ Training & Certification
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Tactical: State, Federal & Military CDS/ADS Air Drop Training
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Air Drop Ground Crew: K-Loader Operational Training
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Load Master: Wireless Gate Operations
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Wildfire Rapid Response Management Team Training
PCADS™ HALO - TIME DELAY
PCADS™ HALO Time Delay (US Patent #9,138,604 B2) is the ONLY Aerial Firefighting System in existence that can deliver impressive coverage levels, on target every time, at altitudes from 350-5000ft Above Ground Level (AGL) from a level flight profile, no longer requiring dive bombing. ZERO current airtankers can deploy like PCADS™ HALO, making it the SAFEST, most PRECISE and scalable Aerial Firefighting tool.
Please see OUR STORY for more information about PCADS™ history
PCADS™ Advantages over all other Large Fixed-Wing Aerial Firefighting Systems
Traditional Fixed-wing aerial firefighting is performed by former commercial airliners or repurposed war birds like C-130s, that are resurrected from airplane boneyards. Conversions for these older aircraft like C-130s have significant costs involved in getting them airworthy again. These conversions require AMP upgrades that cost $10M per aircraft to modernize the avionics, engines, cockpit glass and for structural upgrades to the wings and other systems. For 737 conversions it takes 40,000+ hours of labor, tanking systems cost up to $9M and these systems have a life cycle as short as only 2 years of operations before needing major systems replaced.
All of this initial startup cost, plus additional air support required for airtanker operations such as lead/spotter planes, and large mobilized ground teams makes PCADS substantially more affordable with alot smaller carbon footprint. PCADS are operated with current military aircraft under the ANG or AFR and do not require any modifications at all, we can have every C-130 with a roller floor ready to drop in a very short amount of time of days not weeks, months or years.
Operational & Tactical Advantage:
Private & military fixed-wing operations provide fire suppression ONLY, with PCADS™ HALO, Incident Commanders now have the needed tool for Direct Attack, Suppression & SAR Missions for emergency evacuation with no modifications to the aircraft, during the same sortie, also known as, a Follow On missions. Other aircraft might be multi mission capable, but NOT during the same sortie like PCADS™ and no other Aerial Firefighting aircraft are capable of multiple ship formations for direct attack en masse.
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PCADS can fly 24/7, deploy safely at high or low altitudes & during high wind & high heat events, unlike all other Large Fixed-Wing Firefighting operational profiles
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PCADS can deploy at 150-5000ft AGL, regardless of drop altitude, using our patented HALO and IVR systems
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PCADS don't require unsafe dive bombing into drop zones
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PCADS are rapidly deployable & fully operational within a short time frame
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PCADS require minimal ground crew
COMPATIBLE AIRFRAMES
PCADS™ Capacity & Volumes Delivered Per Drop
PCADS™ vs LARGE AIR TANKER VOLUMES - MAFFS (I/II)
In an Apples to Apples comparison using C-130J aircraft, a PCADS™ sortie delivers 37.5% MORE than the latest RADS system (4000 USG) and over DOUBLE current MAFFS operations (2700 USG).
Have Questions? Please see Our Story & FAQ sections or Contact us at:
The
Team
Ty Bonnar - CEO & Inventor of PCADS™
Originally hailing from Adelaide in South Australia, Ty has spent a lifetime custom fabricating a wide range of solutions for military and commercial applications including firefighting equipment, liquid bulk storage & transportation, disaster relief, air drop technology & humanitarian aide.
Since 2002 Ty has worked with the Boeing Phantom Works division, USAF, US Army, ANG and Congress to create PCADS™ into what it is today as the most scalable, safe & economical method to fight wildfires during the harshest weather events.
Taking his lifetime of knowledge providing solutions to any problems and tackling any challenge that comes his way, Ty has built the most knowledgeable and professional team available to train, educate & coordinate for any of your firefighting needs.
Matt Schuler - Chief Strategy Officer
Matt is a serial entrepreneur & consultant that specializes in manufacturing & chemical logistics. Whether companies are in the startup phase, at any age, or need growth and expansion with new strategies or innovative ideas, Matt can handle any challenge. Matt brings a lifetime of manufacturing experience including marketing, R & D, custom fabrication, business development programs, as well as, liaison between clients and governments/NGOs.
Catch him if you can, Matt is usually traveling meeting our clients & partners.
Brigadier Gen. Harold “Cec” Reed, USAF/ANG (R) - Governmental Affairs
General Reed served the Air Force & Air National Guard with distinction for 40 years, earning 27 awards and decorations during his outstanding career. He served as Chief of Staff for the Wyoming Air National Guard and he was dual hatted as Assistant to the Commander,18th Air Force Scott AFB.
Cec is a C-130 Subject Matter Expert; commanded the Air Expeditionary Group during the 2005 MAFFS season and Hurricane Katrina support efforts, working through 1st Air Force. Cec served as chairman of the Air Directorate Field Advisory Council from 2007-2009, and he has championed PCADS™ capabilities for years and understands the needs for militaries to have a CDS firefighting system.
SMSgt Troy Firzlaff, USAF (R) - Director of Operations
Troy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from his career with over 21 years with the USAF as an Evaluator/Instructor & C-17 Loadmaster. His career consisted of Combat Airdrop, Test and Evaluation, Project Development, Program Management and Airdrop Malfunction Review Officer.
Troy led the Joint Base Self-Inspection Program, oversaw numerous Emergency Management Exercises, and was the Test Manager for multiple large MAJCOM-level program acquisitions; including High-Speed/Extracted CDS, US Army’s T-11 Paratrooper Chute Transition, Improved Container Delivery System (ICDS) Dropsonde 3.0, JPADS (Joint Precision Aerial Delivery System) 2K/4K/10K, and WGRS (Wireless Gate Release System).
MSgt Marc Martindale, USAF (R) - Special Projects & Training
Marc brings an abundance of experience and knowledge to the Saint Industries Team. He is a retired USAF C-130 Loadmaster with over 22 years of experience consisting of Combat Airdrop, Test and Evaluation, Joint Airdrop Inspector, Program Management and Air Force Liaison Officer at the US Army Natick Solider Research and Engineering Center.
Marc chaired numerous DoD level programs and interfaced with multiple military departments, civilian entities, and government agencies. The programs included High-Speed/Extracted CDS, JPADS and Humanitarian aide. He authored multiple Army Developmental Proposed Test Plans and the C-130J Extraction Package procedures. He also oversaw multiple Rail-car impact tests and certified ammo rigging designs.
Captain Rich Sauer (R) - Wildland FireFighting SME
Rich is a 30 year Firefighter, with a wealth of experience directly from the front lines of California's firestorms. Rich reached rank of Fire Captain for a large Southern California County Fire Department and is a wildland fire expert. Working wildland fires for years training and being a Division Chief on numerous massive fire conflagrations during his career.
He is an advocate for firefighters on and off the job and promotes health on the job, from diet to lifestyle. Rich is always promoting smart choices on job and tactics, with SAFETY being the most important.
Rich also believes in innovation in the fire service. Change is a good thing and promotes best and practical practices for all involved in firefighting. He believes that Air Attack must evolve!
Global Distribution Partners
AllClear is the military aftermarket industry’s leading provider of mission-ready solutions, providing excellence in sustainment for the U.S. militaries and its allies. All Clear was formed in 2020 by bringing together Aero Precision and Kellstrom Defense. Combined, AllClear now represents more than 55 years of defense aerospace sustainment experience and expertise. AllClear is focused on the bigger mission mindset of keeping militaries mission-ready.
AllClear is the exclusive partner of Saint Industries, supplying value added aerial firefighting, humanitarian aid and disaster relief (HADR) solutions to the world. "During devastating wild fire season, we could not be more proud to partner with the Saint Industries team to supply the SAFEST and most cost effective aerial firefighting & chemical delivery solution on the market."
For more information email: Info@GoAllClear.com
RV CONNEX CO., LTD. Is a local Thai corporation in the field of Defence and Security and employs over 300 individuals, over 200 of which are highly skilled engineers and technical specialists. We place great importance and emphasis on research and development, so as to promote home-grown capabilities and innovations that are able to respond to the most pressing challenges and threats, whether it be on the regional, national or private sector level.
Australian Air Response is a new and unique business to the Australian Aviation Industry. Their capabilities as C-130 specialists are many and varied, ranging from aerial firefighting to Aerospace research and development, Parachute Training and Television and Movie production.
Their mission is to create a unique air service that will assist State Emergency Services in their efforts to prevent loss of environment, property and life during large bush fire events, providing round the clock firefighting and airlift capabilities.
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Contact us now at: BringTheRain@SaintIndustries.com