AT-802F GENERATION III FIRE Response DISPERSAL SYSTEM
The most capable lightweight firegate is now better than ever.
Lightweight. All-Electric. Constant-Flow.
The extensive update to the FRDS system includes more than 270 lbs of weight reduction, all-electric operation, 25% more flow rate, integrated AFF tracking/ATU telemetry system, integrated foam injection control, and much simpler operation than previous systems.
Trotter Controls shows continued excellence in cutting-edge firefighting technology with the development, certification, and manufacture of the Third Generation of the Fire Response Dispersal System.
STC Issued. IAB Approved. Available Now.
We are proud to announce that the FRDS GEN III, Air Tractor’s OEM firegate for AT802F aircraft, has been issued an STC by the FAA and has received approval, and is available now to order for the 2021 fire season.
FRDS GEN III Features
MAX FLOW Rate increased
Due to a larger door opening and smoother flow path with fewer obstructions, the FRDS GEN III firegate can drop a full 800-gallon hopper load of water or retardant in a mere 1.4 seconds, a 25% increase over previous generations, solidifying it as the industry leader in maximum flow rate.
ALL-ELECTRIC ACTUATION
New technology pioneered by the electric vehicle market has enabled Trotter Controls to develop a compact, high-torque electric actuator with a custom gearbox, eliminating the need for messy hydraulics while increasing reliability and reducing maintenance.
Constant Flow
Constant flow is the name of the game, and our real-time flow-compensating technology is the best in the business. Our high performance gate provides the most ground line per gallon of retardant delivered. That means less wasted retardant and more effective firefighting.
Updated Pilot Interface
The simple controls of the new Pilot Interface provide operator-friendly “set it and forget it” drops, allowing them to focus on safe and effective dispersal.
Lightweight Gatebox Design
The newly designed, highly-refined firegate and control system has allowed us to reduce the overall weight of the system by over 270 pounds. This weight reduction increases payload capacity so you can get the most out of your 802.
Built-in AFF & ATU Tracking
The system's brain is our custom DataVault, a solid-state, maintenance-free controller that replaces the previous mechanical relay box. The controller has built-in AFF Tracking and ATU telemetry capabilities with post-mission operations reporting via TracPlus application.
CERTIFIED and APPROVED
With an FAA STC issued (the only STC’d constant-flow gate available), and USFS, IAB and BLM approval, FRDS GEN III has been greenlit to bring the fight to wildfires across the US.
Dauntless Air has received the first US-based FRDS GEN III system as of March 2020.
How does the FRDS GEN III Stack up to the Competition?
SEE GEN III IN ACTION
FRDS Gen III was first utilized during Australia’s arduous fire season in 2019.
Footage provided by Fred Fahey Aerial Services.