Airport-Assisting Drone Systems

Atlas Aerospace, a Latvian company that specializes in leveraging drones and related technologies in order to boost safety and improve efficiency in a variety of aerospace and air travel contexts, has developed a high-tech drone system that is designed to assist professionals working in airport control towers by giving them extra sets of eyes to keep tabs on airport activities.

The 'AtlasNEST' drone system is built around a sturdy docking bay that works in conjunction with the company's 'AtlasPRO' drone model. The docking station can be remotely triggered and the drone launched if airport authorities need to get a better view of an airplane take-off or landing, check the status of a runway or particular segment of the airport, or even conduct reconnaissance of a potentially troublesome person or vehicle. The drone can then be deployed and convey real-time views to airport professionals.

Available for rent starting at roughly $4,479 a month, the 'AtlasNEST' is a fine example of how drone technologies can be utilized to enhance safety and efficiency of airport operations.

Image Credit: Atlas Aerospace