Description du projet
Relevés aériens innovants dans les environnements à faible infrastructure
La surveillance des environnements à faible infrastructure, des pipelines, des voies ferrées ou de la faune sauvage exige des solutions de relevés aériens abordables et sophistiquées. La technologie modulaire permet de sélectionner des options et de limiter les coûts de démarrage. Financé par le Conseil européen de la recherche, le projet AIRSCAN propose un aéronef à faible coût qui intègre des technologies de relevé aérien, de prises de vue et de suivi, contrôlé par un seul pilote. La plateforme de relevés aériens vient combler un créneau entre les drones (limités par la charge utile et la portée) et les opérations commerciales (coût élevé, une infrastructure nécessaire, manque de flexibilité). AIRSCAN documentera les modifications structurelles, les spécifications et les options pour la technologie modulaire embarquée, affinera la configuration des systèmes embarqués et le système de planification des missions, élaborera un modèle de calcul des coûts pour l’aéronef et la délivrance de licences de propriété intellectuelle, mènera une analyse de marché et préparera le produit à la commercialisation.
Objectif
This proposal draws on the extensive technical developments of Ad-G 323041 LOCATE to commercialise the know-how to build a low-cost aircraft with integrated aerial survey, filming and tracking technology capable of operating in low-infrastructure environments. These requirements are common to many applications and there is currently no affordable off-the-shelf solution. Our product is unique, providing a technologically-advanced integrated data collection system controlled by a single pilot. Modular technology enables buyers to select options relevant to their own operation and minimise start-up costs. With operating costs of approximately €30/hour, our product will make sophisticated aerial survey, filming and tracking accessible to researchers, NGOs, government and commercial operators, delivering impact through high-resolution, high-quality information at low cost for infrastructure survey (eg pipeline, rail/cabling and flood plain survey) and conservation (habitat change, wildlife density), land and habitat management (national parks, game reserves). This aerial survey platform fills a market niche between drones (limited by payload and range) and commercial operations (high cost, require infrastructure, lack of flexibility). We will: DOCUMENT the structural modifications and specification for fitting out the aircraft with the equipment payload specified; REFINE the on-board systems set-up and mission planning system; DOCUMENT the options for modular on-board technology; DEVELOP a costing model for building, equipping, fitting out and operating the aircraft and licensing of IP; UNDERTAKE market analysis and research and communicate with potential suppliers and users; PREPARE a comprehensive portfolio for uptake by potential commercial partners. The project team includes three aviation/industry members experienced in bringing innovative technologies to this market.
Champ scientifique
- social sciencespolitical sciencespolitical policiescivil societynongovernmental organizations
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringecosystem-based managementhabitat conservation
- engineering and technologymechanical engineeringvehicle engineeringaerospace engineeringaircraft
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringroboticsautonomous robotsdrones
Programme(s)
Régime de financement
ERC-POC - Proof of Concept GrantInstitution d’accueil
NW1 OTU London
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