Episode Details

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady discusses the expansion of SwissDrones Operating AG and its subsidiary, Xplorate Pacific Pty Ltd, into the United States. These companies are pioneering the inspection and monitoring of critical infrastructure using long-range uncrewed helicopter systems. The podcast highlights how this innovative technology is poised to transform industries by enhancing operational capabilities globally. SwissDrones and Xplorate combine uncrewed aircraft, regulatory expertise, industrial sensor integration, and data workflows to support the inspection and monitoring of pipelines, powerlines, transportation corridors, and other critical infrastructure.

The episode further explores the capabilities of the SwissDrones-Xplorate platform, which includes long-range, turbine-powered uncrewed helicopter systems with payload capacity for various mission sensors. The platform supports Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations, satellite-enabled command-and-control capabilities, and multi-sensor data processing. SwissDrones is also developing the next-generation SD120 helicopter to enhance mission capability and system assurance. The U.S. expansion aims to establish commercial, regulatory, operational, and customer-support capabilities closer to North American energy and utility operators. For more information, visit SwissDrones Operating AG.