Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd. and AIRmarket Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the development and potential commercialization of solutions supporting drone-enabled airspace, remotely piloted aircraft system traffic management, and related digital and infrastructure services. The non-binding framework establishes cooperation between the two companies with a focus on bi-national Australia-Canada, defense-inclusive government and emergency services use cases. The collaboration aims to enhance the safe, sovereign, and compliant integration of drones into national airspace to support defense, public safety, and critical infrastructure operations.
AIRmarket contributes expertise in RPAS traffic management, airspace utilities, aviation safety, and regulatory engagement, while CiTech provides secure digital platforms, systems integration, data and AI capabilities, and manufactures autonomous communications infrastructure required to operationalize drones in regulated environments. Specific focus areas include defense and border security operations, Drone as First Responder programs, wildfire, search and rescue, and disaster response, and critical infrastructure protection across energy, transport, and utilities. The partnership will also address technical integration of RTM platforms with secure communications infrastructure and government-led pilots, trials, and regulatory engagement. Together, the companies aim to improve situational awareness, operational efficiency, and response capability for defense forces, emergency services, and government agencies.
"This MOU provides a structured foundation for CiTech and AIRmarket to explore how our combined capabilities can support government and defense stakeholders," said Brenton Scott, CEO of CiTech. "It reflects a shared commitment to safety, sovereignty, and the practical deployment of drone-enabled infrastructure." Lindsay Mohr, CEO of AIRmarket, added that the collaboration builds a dual-use foundation for critical infrastructure, from mines and industrial plants to borders and wildfire response, aligning with national interests and growing investment in resilience, sovereignty, and public safety. The MOU provides for the appointment of points of contact and the potential establishment of a joint working group to guide collaboration activities.
Any pilots, deployments, or commercial arrangements will be governed by separate definitive agreements and will be subject to applicable regulatory, security, and export control requirements. For more information about AIRmarket, visit https://www.airmarket.io, and for details about Critical Infrastructure Technologies, visit https://www.citech.com.au.
