You are looking for an aircraft drone inspection demo but not sure where and how to begin with? We got you.
For all organisations that are interested in our technology we offer the possibility of a live demonstration. Our team comes directly to your hangar to perform an automated inspection on any aircraft of your choice.
Within five minutes our drone is fully operational via our easy to use iOS app and ready to perform an automated visual aircraft inspection. The drone automatically scans and collects high resolution images of the aircraft structure, which can be reviewed in a gallery afterwards. This helps to optimize maintenance activities because it reduces inspection times, supports (historic) analysis of damages on the aircraft and automatically generates reports.
Get in touch if you like to explore the opportunities for your MRO environment.
It does not matter whether your fleet consists of smaller jets such as the Embraer 190, narrowbody aircraft such as Airbus A320 or widebodies like the Boeing 787. Mainblades is able to inspect any kind of aircraft. No changes to our system are required, making it a flexible solution for mixed fleets. We save your time by scanning the aircraft and assist you to focus on your expertise: analysing defects and make informed decisions on the maintenance tasks to be performed.
Hangar space is expensive to rent and not always available for aircraft operators. This is especially the case when unscheduled maintenance is required due to lightning strikes or other incidents. After a series of successful indoor tests our team was therefore eager to push our technology further in a way that it does not require a closed hangar environment. We worked hard to make outdoor inspections possible, allowing aircraft operators to make quick assessments on the spot.
Whether it houses a full-service FBO, aircraft service and repairs, prop shop, or repair facility, a commercial aircraft hangar is a busy place. Performing a drone inspection in this dynamic environment therefore may seem like a challenge. However, the precision of our navigation software paired with a variety of safety features guarantees a completely safe operation that requires zero preparation. Maintain peace of mind while full maintenance ops continue normally.
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