Implementation of drone in a box systems in the maintenance of high-speed railway transport in Spain
This study explores the potential deployment of drone-in-a-box systems along Spain’s high-speed rail network to enhance inspection and maintenance operations. These autonomous systems allow drones to take off, land, and recharge without human intervention, offering a scalable, safe, and efficient so...
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| Tipo de recurso: | tesis de maestría |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2025 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) |
| Repositorio: | UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC |
| Idioma: | inglés |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/444121 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/2117/444121 |
| Access Level: | acceso embargado |
| Palabra clave: | Drone aircraft Railroads--Maintenance and repair Transportation buildings High-speed Autonomous Systems Rail Drone Monitoring Infrastructure Avions no tripulats Ferrocarrils--Manteniment i reparació Infraestructures de transport Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Aeronàutica i espai |
| Sumario: | This study explores the potential deployment of drone-in-a-box systems along Spain’s high-speed rail network to enhance inspection and maintenance operations. These autonomous systems allow drones to take off, land, and recharge without human intervention, offering a scalable, safe, and efficient solution for monitoring critical infrastructure. The project identifies high-value locations for drone station placement, focusing on areas with limited accessibility or higher risk of failure. A cross-analysis is performed between the rail network and zones with low mobile coverage to ensure continuous drone connectivity and autonomous operation. A market review of current nest drone technologies is included, evaluating their readiness for integration in rail environments. Additionally, regulatory and technical constraints are analyzed to assess feasibility. The study proposes locating initial test stations within ADIF maintenance bases, where infrastructure and connectivity are already available. By combining geospatial analysis, connectivity mapping, and technology evaluation, this research provides a roadmap for implementing autonomous evaluation, operational risks, and reinforce INECO’s commitment to sustainability in public infrastructure. |
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