PROGRAMME
ESA
An unmanned
multi-copter
for asset
monitoring
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PROGRAMME: European Space Agency
PROBLEM STATEMENT: We want to adapt the
technology used in space exploration to the
requirements of the rail industry.
flooding or heavy snowfall, the operator can
remotely control the system at the operating
station, but still be able to view the actual flight
operation in real-time.
SOLUTION: The VTOL (vertical take-off and
landing) flying wing is an ideal candidate for
aerial inspections over large distances.
Additional collision-avoidance data can be
added to the display so that the operator has a
complete view of the flight operation.
It can be operated beyond the visual line of
sight, and will save on time and resources.
During severe weather conditions such as
This will advance the deployment of satellite
applications for the monitoring of rail assets,
and is partly made from recycled aluminium.
Project Details
BENEFITS:
CONTACT INFORMATION:
VTOL Technologies
London Road, Reading, RG1 5AQ
0118 3766311
info@vtol-technologies.com
ADVANTAGES:
Flying wing unmanned aerial vehicles can fly for
long periods at high speeds, and survey large areas
of the rail network where access is difficult.
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Solutions Catalogue (projects)
November 6, 2015
DRAFT for consideration
Lowered maintenance costs, reduced
delays, improved safety
PROJECTED IMPLEMENTATION
At TRL 7-8, deployable by 2016
BENEFICIARIES:
IM, Passengers
KEYCHALLENGES:
Route to market, engaging with the
infrastructure manager
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