Product
SkyShield is an integrated fire protection system designed specifically for use inside Unit Load Devices (ULDs) to detect and suppress Class A fires during air transport. Engineered to meet the highest standards of aviation safety and regulatory compliance, SkyShield enables earlier detection, faster suppression, and safer outcomes in the event of thermal runaway incidents.
Performance Ratings (In Progress)
Detection Response Time
<60 seconds from visible smoke (target benchmark exceeding FAA fire test guidance).
Suppression Time
<30 seconds to knock down visible flames in a 220-cell 18650 lithium battery thermal runaway simulation. Ensuring fire management up to 6 hours.
Fast Notification
Decreasing notification times up to 11 minutes when compared to compartment detection systems.
Core Capabilities
Multi-Sensor Detection
Utilizes advanced dual-sensor technology (photoelectric smoke and gas detection) tuned for early signatures of lithium-ion battery off-gassing and combustion byproducts.
Autonomous Suppression Activation
Automatically deploys a fixed condensed aerosol agent to suppress fires at their inception—minimizing risk of propagation and structural damage.
Enclosure Integrity
Optional integration with fire-resistant ULD liners and locking cam mounting system, securing it to the frame of the ULD.
Real-Time Notification System
Sends alerts to cockpit crew for situational awareness and incident documentation.
Modular and Lightweight Design
Each unit weighs less than 12 kg and is mountable inside most standard AAY or AKE ULDs without impacting tare weight limits.
Hot-Swappable Battery Module
Internal battery pack supports over 1 year of standby power and can be replaced easily in field service conditions.
Smart Diagnostics
Self-tests sensor and battery health before every flight. Fault status is indicated via onboard status LED. Embedded connected microcontroller allows field updates to software and easy servicing.
Compliance
- Environmental Ratings:
– Operating Temperature Range: –20°C to +60°C
– Ingress Protection: IP54 minimum
– Corrosion Resistance: ISO 9227 compliant enclosure coating (salt spray)
– EMI/RFI Shielding: Designed to conform with DO-160G Section 20 & 21
– Vibration/Shock: DO-160G Section 7/8 compliant
- Environmental Parameters:
– Ozone Depletion Potential: Zero
– Global Warming Potential: Zero
– Atmospheric Life Time: Negligible
– Toxicity for Human Life: Accepted for Normally Occupied Areas by EPA
– Electrical Conductivity: Non-conductive Tested up to 75 KV
– Corrosion: Negligible within the parameters for use
– Extinguishing Efficacy: High
– Oxygen depletion after agent discharge: Negligible within
the parameters for use
- Regulatory Alignment:
– Designed for compatibility with TSO-c1e, UL 268, UL 2775, UL 5810 (unreleased), TSO-c90d/e, RTCA DO-160G, and FAA AC 120-121.
