Drones in Action End User Stories:

£1 million Network Rail savings annually* thanks to a drone-based survey solution by Plowman Craven. The system operates 20 metres above the tracks with precision accuracy of +/- 5mm – meeting Network Rail’s requirements without disrupting services or putting workers at risk.

Traditional inspection methods often require access to live tracks, leading to service interruptions and safety concerns. In contrast, this approach removes the need for on-track workers and helps avoid the typical six-week lead time for possession, accelerating project timelines and reducing costs.

Learn how this “boots-off-ballast” approach is transforming rail inspection across the UK.

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