Drones for Safe Mobility

10,000 km rail network and numerous facilities can be inspected efficiently from the air. With 1,000 missions a year, the drones deliver rapid situational awareness. Large-scale drone deployment at ÖBB increases cost efficiency and safety –particularly for our employees.

Drone with ÖBB INFRA logo

40+ Use Cases Across the Entire Value Chain

Prevention

  • Inspection during ongoing rail operations
  • Automated processing of data/information
  • Scenario assessment
  • Implementation of preventive measures

Manage Emergencies

  • Rapid situational picture generation
  • Unambiguous information that can be shared with partner organizations
  • Accelerated Search & Rescue operations

Restore Operational Status

  • Rapid post-disaster analysis following major natural events
  • Targeted intervention
  • Progress monitoring and documentation
Picture of flooded tracks and a train station, photographed from above

Strategic Further Development

To ensure a safe and reliable infrastructure, we will develop into one of Austria's largest civil drone operators in the medium term.

Next Steps

    • Expansion of Remote-Drone-Capabilities (BVLOS)
    • Comprehensive integration into daily operations (VLOS)
    • Integration with digital system platforms
    • Promoting the Low-Altitude Economy and research

Contact & Information

Martin Mägerlein & Antonia Schmid
Drone Coordination

ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG

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