Development and operation of autonomous drone systems for monitoring critical infrastructure
Exabotix
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About Exabotix
Exabotix develops and produces fully autonomous drone solutions for industrial applications. The focus is on fully integrated systems for automated monitoring of energy facilities, railway lines, pipelines, industrial sites and solar parks. The portfolio includes the in-house aircraft HELIOS (multicopter) and SWIFT VTOL (vertical take-off and landing aircraft with wings, range up to 120 km) as well as the fully automated, climate-controlled drone hangar DRONEPORT. The systems can be equipped with modular camera and sensor systems, including RGB and video technology, thermography and multispectral sensors. In addition, Exabotix offers AI-based data analysis and GDPR-compliant data processing, optionally including operation and maintenance as a full-service package. Drone, software, control and service all come from a single source; according to the company, development and manufacturing take place entirely in Germany. Target groups include energy suppliers and grid operators, rail and infrastructure operators, operators of industrial plants and solar parks, as well as security authorities and municipalities.
- Processes
- Autonomous drone monitoring/inspection (HELIOS Multicopter, SWIFT VTOL, DRONEPORT), Autonomous drone systems (DRONEPORT, HELIOS, SWIFT VTOL), Full-service operation and maintenance, Modular sensor technology/payloads (RGB, video, thermography, multispectral), AI data analysis, GDPR-compliant data processing
- Materials
- HELIOS Multicopter, SWIFT VTOL, DRONEPORT, Thermography Sensor Technology, RGB and Video Sensor Technology
- Founded
- 2012
- Industries
- Energy Supply & Grid Operators, Rail & Infrastructure, Industrial Plants & Solar Parks, Security Authorities & Municipalities
- 01
Development of the drone systems
- 02
Production (Made in Germany)
- 03
Installation of the DRONEPORT at the customer's site
- 04
Autonomous flight operations with sensor data capture
- 05
AI data analysis and GDPR-compliant data processing
- 06
Maintenance and full-service operation
Systems & Sensor Technology
HELIOS Multicopter
Robust quadrocopter for pinpoint inspections with high flight stability and long service life.
SWIFT VTOL
Vertical take-off and landing aircraft with wings for efficient long-range flights up to 120 km, ideal for corridor inspections.
DRONEPORT
Fully automated, climate-controlled drone hangar with central control and 24/7 operational readiness.
Thermography Sensor Technology
Thermal cameras for early detection of defects, e.g. on solar modules and electrical installations.
RGB and Video Sensor Technology
High-resolution photo and video technology for inspection, analysis and documentation.
Aircraft & Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autonomous drone monitoring/inspection (HELIOS Multicopter, SWIFT VTOL, DRONEPORT)Testing | – | 120 km range (SWIFT VTOL) | – | – | – |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autonomous drone system (multicopter) | Exabotix HELIOS | – | – | – | – |
| Autonomous drone system (VTOL fixed-wing aircraft) | Exabotix SWIFT VTOL | – | Range up to 120 km | – | – |
| Fully automated climate-controlled drone hangar | Exabotix DRONEPORT | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Company History
- 2012
Start of drone development for industrial applications
- 2020
Focus on fully integrated drone systems for automated monitoring of energy facilities, corridors and industrial sites