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Aerial Work · Critical Infrastructure

Aerial Monitoring and Inspection of Networks

For more than 25 years, Air Touraine has been supporting infrastructure managers in their surveillance, inspection, and aerial reconnaissance missions. Our helicopters operate throughout France on electrical, gas, and rail networks, as well as in the aftermath of storms, floods, and fires.

25+ yearsof specialized experience
20,000+flight hourson scheduled routes
Planned or urgent missions in France

A bird's-eye view for quick decision-making

Monitor, prevent, and respond as close to the field as possible

Aerial surveillance missions make it possible to quickly cover long distances and identify situations that could affect the security or continuity of a network.

Our crews work in accordance with the client's procedures and the specific constraints of each environment. Aerial observations can be supplemented with photographs, videos, geolocation data, or technical surveys.

Aerial Surveillance of Critical Infrastructure Using Air Touraine Helicopters

Missions for Critical Infrastructure Networks

Each operation is planned based on the type of network, the length of the route, the affected area, the response times, and the expected data.

Aerial Inspection of Power Grids by Helicopter

Electricity

High-Voltage (HV) and Extra-High-Voltage (EHV) Networks

Monitoring of power lines, towers, right-of-ways, and surrounding areas; identification of vegetation, nearby construction, or damage caused by weather events.

Aerial Monitoring of Gas and Oil Pipelines

Gas and Oil Pipelines

Gas Networks

Observation of right-of-ways, nearby construction and earthwork, changes in land use, and situations requiring on-site verification.

Aerial Monitoring of Railways and High-Speed Rail Lines

Rail

Railways and High-Speed Rail Lines

Monitoring of rail tracks, high-speed lines, embankments, and surrounding areas, providing a comprehensive view that complements ground-based inspections.

Aerial reconnaissance following a storm, flood, or fire

Emergencies

Storms, Floods, and Fires

Rapid assessment of a disaster-stricken area, initial evaluation of the condition of infrastructure, and support for the preparation of on-the-ground response operations.

Data that can be used immediately

Solutions tailored to each set of specifications

Aerial Acquisition

Photography, video, geolocation, thermography, photogrammetry, and LiDAR can be incorporated into the mission, with support from specialized partners when the project requires it.

Operational Recovery

The results can be delivered in the form of reports, geotagged photographs, maps, or files compatible with the managers' GIS and CMMS tools.

An organization designed for aerial work

From the feasibility study to the delivery of data, Air Touraine coordinates the preparation of the mission with the network operator and adapts its resources to on-site constraints.

The planning process takes into account weather conditions, aviation constraints, restricted areas, the necessary authorizations, and the safety requirements specific to each operation.

01Definingthe Need
02 Flight Preparation
03Secure Implementation
04Reportingof Results

Proven experience in networking

Air Touraine has built its expertise through projects carried out for major players in the infrastructure and networks sectors.

ENEDIS RTE SRD TERÉGA GRTgaz SNCF SICAE

Resources and certifications tailored to specialized operations

Air Touraine operates turbine-powered helicopters, including Bell 206s and Bell 505s, configured to meet the specific requirements of each mission. Our organization operates under approvals FR.AOC.0079, FR.DEC.0110, and FR.CAMO.0116.

Do you need aerial surveillance?

Simply let us know the type of network, the area in question, the route to be monitored, and the data you need. Our team will propose a plan tailored to your operation.

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