What is it?

As BVLOS regulations expand globally, scalable autonomous inspections become viable. Most Drone-in-a-Box systems rely on short-range multicopters, limiting their ability to replace helicopter inspections of linear assets.

Exabotix closes this gap with a fully autonomous Drone-in-a-Box system integrating the long-range SWIFT VTOL (up to 120 km per flight). Designed for recurring BVLOS missions without on-site personnel, the system includes automated pre- and post-flight camera checks for EU-compliant operations. The drone is automatically charged, climate-controlled, and collects data in NDAA-compliant environments.

Who is using it?

• Pipeline & Powerline (Critical Infrastructure)
• Head of Asset Management, Head of Operations / Operations Director
• Industrial Security
• Head of Security / Corporate Security Director, Security Operations Manager
• Public Safety / DFR (BOS)
• Drone Program Manager, Head of UAV Unit

How is it making an Impact?

Since deployment in a pilot project for gas pipeline monitoring, inspection costs have been significantly reduced while maintaining supply security, increasing inspection frequency, and improving data consistency and management.

The combination of:

• A fully autonomous hangar system
• Long-range UAV capability
• Regulatory-compliant BVLOS integration

Demonstrates the enormous potential of scalable, automated long-range inspections for critical infrastructure.

This milestone represents a new operational standard for recurring autonomous missions, transforming how linear assets and large facilities are monitored.