Mapping, LIDAR, thermography, RSF

Based in Touraine, Air Touraine supports network operators, manufacturers, local governments, and engineering firms with their mapping, topographic surveying, and aerial inspection projects.

For more than 25 years, our teams have been conducting helicopter-based missions, using data collection and analysis methods tailored to each project. This activity accounts for more than 20,000 flight hours and more than 50,000 kilometers of inspected power lines each year.

Aerial Mapping and Topographic Surveys

Aerial mapping provides a quick, accurate, and up-to-date view of a territory, infrastructure, or right-of-way.

Air Touraine specializes in mapping electrical, rail, and telecommunications networks; conducting infrastructure surveys; carrying out development studies; and monitoring hard-to-reach areas.

According to the specifications, the data can be delivered in the form of maps, georeferenced photographs, topographic surveys, or files for use with GIS and CMMS tools.

Airborne LIDAR and 3D Modeling

LIDAR allows for precise measurement of the terrain's surface and the creation of 3D models, even in areas with dense vegetation.

This technology is particularly well-suited for studying topography, managing vegetation, inspecting infrastructure, and monitoring utility rights-of-way. It can also be used to calculate distances, analyze corridors, and identify areas requiring intervention.

Air Touraine carries out these projects with the support of partners specializing in mapping, surveying, and geospatial data processing.

Aerial Thermography

Infrared thermography makes it possible to detect temperature variations that are invisible to the naked eye.

It can be used to inspect electrical systems, detect heat loss, analyze certain installations, or identify areas posing a particular risk, particularly in the context of fire prevention.

Systematic Leak Detection (SLD)

As part of its natural gas-related operations, Air Touraine also participates in systematic leak detection operations.

These missions involve monitoring gas pipelines over long distances and detecting the possible presence of methane using specialized sensors mounted on the helicopter.

Operations include route planning, surveying the pipeline network, collecting measurements, geolocating observations, and submitting reports to the network operator.

Air Touraine is particularly active in gas monitoring campaigns in the Southwest, drawing on its helicopter-based resources and partners specializing in detection and data processing.

Leading Infrastructure Projects

Air Touraine has built its expertise through projects carried out for major players in the network and infrastructure sectors, including:

ENEDIS, RTE, SRD, TERÉGA, GRTgaz, SNCF, and SICAE.

These projects include, in particular, the monitoring of power lines, the inspection of gas networks, RSF missions, the mapping of rail infrastructure and high-speed rail lines, as well as the creation of photographic, topographic, and georeferenced surveys.

Resources tailored to each project

Air Touraine’s fleet includes Bell 206 and Bell 505 turbine helicopters, among others. The choice of aircraft and equipment depends on the length of the area to be covered, the level of precision required, and the mission’s constraints.

Each project is planned in collaboration with the client to define the scope of work, flight conditions, filming equipment, and the format of the deliverables.

Air Touraine holds, among other certifications, the FR.AOC.0079 helicopter air carrier certificate, the FR.DEC.0110 authorization as a specialized operator of high-risk aerial work, and the FR.CAMO.0116 airworthiness management organization certificate.

Let's take a look at your project

Do you need aerial mapping, a LIDAR survey, a thermographic survey, or an RSF mission?

Air Touraine can assess your needs in France and offer you a solution tailored to your industry, your service area, and the data you require.

operations@airtouraine.fr
+33 (0)2 47 24 81 44