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High-Altitude Drone and Satellite Monitoring for Critical Infrastructure Disaster Resilience

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Imagine having a permanent eye in the sky that never blinks. By combining long-endurance solar drones with satellite imagery, this system watches over power lines and fuel sites. It acts like a high-tech security guard that can spot trouble from miles away and help emergency teams react faster during a crisis.

By the numbers
13
consortium partners
6
countries involved
3
specific use cases
The business problem

What needed solving

Critical infrastructure operators struggle with persistent monitoring of vast, remote assets, leaving them vulnerable to disasters and slow to react during crises.

The solution

What was built

A combined monitoring solution using Skydweller HAPS platforms and Copernicus satellite imagery for real-time infrastructure surveillance.

Audience

Who needs this

National grid operatorsHydrocarbon site security managersEU Civil Protection AuthoritiesEnergy distribution companies
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Energy Transmission
enterprise
Target: Electricity Grid Operator

If you are a grid operator dealing with remote transmission line failures — this project developed a combined HAPS and satellite monitoring system that provides persistent surveillance to strengthen security and update emergency plans.

Oil & Gas
enterprise
Target: Hydrocarbon Facility Manager

If you are a facility manager dealing with the security of strategic fuel sites — this project developed a sensor-equipped platform that allows for both scheduled and random monitoring to protect critical assets.

Civil Protection
any
Target: Emergency Response Agency

If you are a crisis manager dealing with disaster coordination — this project developed a multi-mission capacity tool that provides real-time data to support climate adaptation and reaction strategies.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing model for this solution?

Based on available project data, no specific pricing or cost information is provided.

Can this be scaled to an industrial level?

Yes, the project focuses on large scale interconnected critical infrastructures across 6 countries, indicating an industrial-scale ambition.

How is the IP and licensing handled?

Based on available project data, there are no details regarding the IP or licensing agreements.

How does this integrate with existing systems?

The system integrates Copernicus satellite imagery (optical and radar) with the Skydweller HAPS platform to provide a combined data stream for operators.

What is the implementation timeline?

The project is scheduled to run from 2025-10-01 to 2028-03-31.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily industry-driven, with 7 industrial partners representing a 54% industry ratio. It includes 5 SMEs, suggesting a mix of agile tech providers and larger operators. The collaboration spans 6 European countries, ensuring the solution is tested across diverse geographical and regulatory environments.

How to reach the team

Contact ETRA INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO SA in Spain

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to connect with the RESIST consortium for early adoption opportunities.