Drone-based inspections for airports.

CANARD by ITE combines drones, specialised sensors and dedicated software to inspect navigation aids and airport infrastructure.

DJI controller displaying the CANARD PAPI inspection app
Trusted by:
Standards & compliance

Built around aviation standards.
Backed by ITE.

CANARD combines inspection procedures developed around ICAO requirements with ITE’s engineering expertise and quality management.

✓ ICAO technical references
Inspection methodology based on international guidance for navigation aids and airport infrastructure.

✓ Operational coordination
Inspection procedures adapted to airport requirements and applicable authorisations.

DGAC France

DGAC France

PAPI methodology validation

CANARD’s PAPI inspection methodology has been validated by the French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC).

ICAO — International Civil Aviation Organization

ICAO

International aviation standards

Inspection procedures developed and tested against ICAO guidance and specifications.

Doc 8071 · Doc 9157 · Annex 10 · Annex 14

ICASC

ICASC

Flight Inspection Service Providers

CANARD is listed in ICASC’s international directory of flight inspection service providers.

ITE certifications

Quality & information security

✓ ISO 9001
Quality management

✓ ISO/IEC 27001
Information security for ITE’s cybersecurity services

Less impact on airport operations

Day and night inspections with reduced runway occupancy and flexible scheduling around airport operations.

Lower costs, greater autonomy

On-site inspection tools reduce maintenance costs and planning effort, giving airport teams greater operational independence.

Easy operation with one technician

Seamless integration of drone, software and inspection procedures enables one technician to control the flight and collect measurements.

Digital inspection records

Measurements and images are stored for processing, results review and consultation of historical inspection records.

Connected asset management

Airport and system records bring inspection planning, results and maintenance follow-up together in one platform.

Access beyond ground checks

Drone-based measurements reach areas that are difficult to access from the ground, supporting signal analysis and fault investigation.

Aerial view of Corfu Airport runway and its coastal surroundings
Illuminated approach lighting system during a night inspection
Runway and PAPI lights in wet weather
Aerial view of La Gomera Airport runway alongside the Atlantic coast
Runway approach lighting in an arid airfield environment
PAPI lights and inspection personnel at an airport covered in snow
International experience

Inspecting and calibrating critical aviation systems since 2018

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