Application
Rail
Corridor inspection with less disruption.
AI concept visualThe problem
Track surroundings, vegetation and structures need regular checks, often at night or in short possession windows.
How the airship helps
A quiet airship can follow the corridor outside the track, recording vegetation, drainage and structures without track access.
Typical sensors
- RGB
- LiDAR
- Thermal
Mission sketch
- Corridor per flight
- 100+ km
- Noise
- 37 - 38 dB(A) at 50 m
Mission figures are design specifications.
Compared
Airship, drone, helicopter or satellite?
Each row shows the strongest option for that task. We also show where another platform is the better choice.
Where the airship wins for rail
- Survey without track access
- Noise near stations and homes
- Corridor per flight
| Task | Aerostatix | Drone | Helicopter | Satellite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Survey without track access | flies beside the corridorBest | within sight only | yes, crewed | yes, limited detail |
| Noise near stations and homes | under 38 dB(A) at 100 mBest | about 55 dB(A) | about 95 dB(A) | none, but no close detail |
| Corridor per flight | 100+ kmBest | a few km per battery | 100+ km, crewed | wide area |
| Close-up check of a bridge or switch | possible | quickest optionBest | possible | no |
Aerostatix values are design specifications. Full comparison with sources
For asset owners
Start with a pilot project on one section of your network. We fly under our own authorisation and deliver the data.
Ask about a pilot projectFor inspection companies
Add long corridors and hours on station to your service. Lease or buy the X-11, or subcontract flights to us.
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