Developed by electro-based firms Blue Bear Systems Research and Createc, the Remote Intelligent Survey Equipment for Radiation (Riser) drone will fly around EasyJet planes from approximately three feet away (using lasers to determine its distance) and locate damage caused by lightning strikes. The company is hoping to put the drones into service across Europe within a year, and thinks drones could be used for other aviation maintenance-related tasks like the transportation of spare parts.
Developed by UK-based firms Blue Bear Systems Research and Createc, the Remote Intelligent Survey Equipment for Radiation (Riser) drone will fly around EasyJet planes from approximately three feet away (using lasers to determine its distance) and locate damage caused by lightning strikes. The company is hoping to put the drones into service across Europe within a year, and thinks drones could be used for other aviation maintenance-related tasks like the transportation of spare parts.