CANARD capabilities
An integrated solution for airport inspections
Commercial drones, specialised payloads, a dedicated control app and a web platform for inspection planning, execution and analysis.
Modular equipment
Live inspection data
Automatic reports
The solution
Three connected components
01 / EQUIPMENT
Drones & payloads
Commercial drones of different sizes, specialised sensors and configurations including docks, selected for each inspection task.
02 / FIELD OPERATIONS
Control app
Flight controls, inspection workflows and measurement data together on the drone's remote controller.
03 / PLANNING & ANALYSIS
Web platform
Operation planning, inspection records, results review and access to reports through a shared web environment.
Key features
Capabilities throughout the inspection
Automated inspection flights
Dedicated flight profiles and repeatable routes for each inspection task.
Live inspection data
Measurements, images and inspection progress available in the control app.
Remote monitoring
Live data accessible through the web platform when connectivity is available.
Multiple payload integrations
Specialised measurement equipment integrated into the CANARD workflow.
Automatic PDF reports
Inspection results compiled into reports with the relevant measurements and evidence.
Centralised inspection records
Operations, results and reports organised for subsequent consultation and review.
Commercial drones
The right drone for each operation
CANARD works with different types of commercial drones, selected to match the inspection task and deployment needs. These platforms are commercially available worldwide.
- Compact drones for easy transport and deployments across different airports
- Dock-based systems for continuous operations and repeated missions from a fixed location
- Larger platforms for specialised sensors, including NAVAID measurement receivers
ITE continually updates CANARD software to extend compatibility to new drone models as they become available.
CANARD control app · PAPI inspection
Control app
Flight control and inspection data on the same screen
The CANARD app integrates inspection functions into the remote controller, bringing flight operation and data acquisition into one interface.
- Flight controls and inspection functions in the same application
- Live images, measurements and inspection progress
- Dedicated workflows and flight profiles for each inspection
CANARD web platform · Inspection results review
Web platform
Planning, live monitoring and results review
The web platform connects operation planning with inspection records and results. When connectivity is available, live inspection data can also be viewed remotely from any location.
● REMOTE ACCESS WITH CONNECTIVITY
- Prepare and organise inspection operations
- Follow inspection data remotely during the operation
- Review results and consult previous inspection records
NAVAID payloads
Specialised equipment for each inspection
CANARD integrates measurement systems including the Rohde & Schwarz EVSD1000 and Intersoft Electronics SkyRF, with the payload selected to suit the inspection requirements.
- Rohde & Schwarz EVSD1000
- Intersoft Electronics SkyRF
Measurement acquisition, inspection workflows and results review form part of the same CANARD solution.
Automatic reports
Inspection results in PDF
CANARD generates PDF reports with the results and supporting information relevant to each inspection type.
- Inspection details and measurements
- Relevant charts and images
- Generated PDF report
- Access through the web platform