Descripción del proyecto
Reconocimientos aéreos innovadores en entornos con escasa infraestructura
La supervisión de entornos con escasa infraestructura, oleoductos, ferrocarriles o fauna silvestre requiere soluciones de reconocimiento aéreo asequibles y sofisticadas. La tecnología modular permite seleccionar opciones y minimiza los costes de puesta en marcha. El equipo del proyecto AIRSCAN, financiado por el Consejo Europeo de Investigación, propone una aeronave de bajo coste que integra tecnología de reconocimiento, filmación y seguimiento aéreos, controlada por un solo piloto. La plataforma de reconocimiento aéreo llena un nicho de mercado entre los drones (limitados por la carga útil y el alcance) y las operaciones comerciales (con un coste elevado, que requieren infraestructura y carecen de flexibilidad). En AIRSCAN se documentarán las modificaciones estructurales, las especificaciones y las opciones de la tecnología modular a bordo. Además, se perfeccionará la configuración de los sistemas a bordo y el sistema de planificación de misiones, se desarrollará un modelo de cálculo de costes para la aeronave y la concesión de licencias de propiedad intelectual, se realizará un análisis de mercado y se preparará el producto para su comercialización.
Objetivo
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.
Ámbito científico
- social sciencespolitical sciencespolitical policiescivil societynongovernmental organizations
- engineering and technologymechanical engineeringvehicle engineeringaerospace engineeringaircraft
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringroboticsautonomous robotsdrones
Programa(s)
Régimen de financiación
ERC-POC - Proof of Concept GrantInstitución de acogida
NW1 OTU London
Reino Unido