What is it?

The Exabotix DRONEPORT is a Drone-in-a-Box system for the autonomous inspection of critical infrastructure such as gas and oil pipelines, railway power lines, wind farms, and large industrial facilities.

Its Preflight Control System ensures full compliance with EU drone regulations for BVLOS operations — enabling pilotless flights and offering a cost-effective alternative to helicopter-based inspections. By allowing more frequent flights, the system significantly increases operational safety and reduces downtime.

The DRONEPORT supports two drone types: the HELIOS Multicopter for precision tasks and the SWIFT VTOL for long-range. The DRONEPORT and the drones are manufactured in Bad Lauterberg, Germany.

Who is using it?

• Energy suppliers & pipeline operators
• Security services for industrial sites
• Critical infrastructure operators
• On-site plant security operators.

How is it making an Impact?

Operators benefit from significantly reduced operational costs and staffing requirements while gaining access to higher-frequency image data for better monitoring and earlier detection of potential issues. The system has already proven itself in real-world operations, having been successfully deployed for several years by a pipeline operator in Germany for vegetation control and inspection.