Drone-based aircraft coating inspection
Introducing Iris CMX
The Iris CMX is an inspection drone co-developed by Donecle and AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings that brings precise, quantitative measurement to aircraft coating management — enabling operators to understand and predict paint wear, detect outliers and defects early, and optimize repainting strategies across the fleet.
Key measurements
Dry Film Thickness Measurement
µm/mil accuracy
Gloss Measurement
60°/20°
Color Data
L.A.B Values
How It Works - From Inspection to Insight
Step 1
Capture additional data
Step 2
Full aircraft visual scan
Step 3
Precision measurements
Step 4
Centralized analysis
Step 5
Predictive maintenance planning
Deliver Measurable Value Across Your Fleet
- Reduced repainting costs
- Increased aircraft availability
- Data-driven decision making
- Extended coating life
- Fleet-wide consistency
- Faster inspections
Designed for Airlines & Operators
- Airlines and operators managing large fleets
- Organizations looking to optimize repaint cycles
- Teams focused on reducing maintenance costs
- Operators seeking more consistent, standardized processes
Supporting Multiple Stages of the Aircraft Lifestyle
- In-service fleet maintenance
- MRO operations
- OEM quality control
Bring data-driven precision to aircraft fleet maintenance
Speak to our experts to explore how Iris CMX solution can support your fleet operations.
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