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CANARD Drones
CANARD by ITE develops drone-based solutions to inspect airport NAVAIDs and infrastructure (runway markings, FOD). Drones perform fast, automated ICAO-compliant inspections during runway closures, replacing expensive manned aircraft while generating digital reports for maintenance.
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COUNTRY
Spain
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No reliable information
KEY OFFERINGS
CANARD drone system, app, and web platform for airport inspections: Drones automatically inspect runway lights, navigation aids, FOD during closures, creating ICAO-compliant digital reports faster and cheaper than manned aircraft.
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COUNTRY
Spain
FUNDING STAGE
No reliable information
KEY OFFERINGS
CANARD drone system, app, and web platform for airport inspections: Drones automatically inspect runway lights, navigation aids, FOD during closures, creating ICAO-compliant digital reports faster and cheaper than manned aircraft.
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Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, runway 18L (Spain): CANARD drones checked PAPI lights and runway lighting during night closure, replacing manned flights with fast automated inspections that generated instant ICAO-compliant digital reports.
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Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, runway 18L (Spain): CANARD drones checked PAPI lights and runway lighting during night closure, replacing manned flights with fast automated inspections that generated instant ICAO-compliant digital reports.