For example, the wires running above the track are attached using insulators, which both can become damaged and are susceptible to wear. The two companies have been trialing the technology’s use over the past few months to see if it adds enough value.Īs technology advances and companies slowly bring themselves into the new age, drones are becoming the go-to tool for many things from inspections to mapping and, in this case, creating 3D models of assets.Īlthough a railway might seem like a simple piece of equipment as it just looks like a solid chunk of metal, there is a lot more going on.
Estonian Railways brought in Hepta Airborne to digitize its railway assets and see the benefits drones could bring to the table, or, in this case, the track.