AVALANCHE BLASTING
Drone
blasting system
The high-altitude drone is a drone system developed by Höhenarbeit GmbH specifically for the purpose of dispersing avalanches. The system has been officially granted Class 1, Category C approval by AustroControl, Austria’s aviation authority. A strong flight performance and long flight times facilitate its use high up in the Alps.
Industry standard Emulex AV cartridges are used. These are attached to a long rope which is normally between 40m to 60m in length. The drone then flies to the pre-programmed blast point. The charge is subsequently detonated electronically by radio and the next load can be mounted without the need to land in between.
60min
Drones
flight time
flight time
6
Number of
motors/rotors
motors/rotors
20kg
maximum
payload
payload
AVALANCHE BLASTING
Advantages
- Unique integrated system for the entire Alpine region
- Safe, reliable and cost-effective alternative
- Optimisation of the procedure and choice of location for blasting points
- Dispersion of sliding snow sheets using drone swarms
- Authorisation from AustroControl to carry out filming, photography and surveying in the Alpine region
- Certified blasting company
- Engineering office for avalanche protection
AVALANCHE BLASTING
Project sequence
- Determination of the avalanche slope, isolation of the risk area, definition of the safety area
- Consultation to discuss problems, ski tourers and access
- Determination of possible take-off and landing areas
- Determination of several blast points together with the Avalanche Commission in accordance with the meteorological conditions
- Determination of the search strip using thermal imaging cameras
- Blasting carried out at the top of the snow covering
