Automated. Integrated. Reliable.
KIONIQ
Digital Inspections
for Ski Resorts
With autonomous drone inspections monitored by a 24/7 drone pilot center, we make ski resort operations more efficient.
You gain clear, data-driven decision support — without any additional workload for your teams.

SPECT

The service platform for digital inspections in ski resorts.
SPECT is a fully integrated drone service covering flight planning, operations, and data analysis. Ski resorts receive instant insights into the condition of their infrastructure at the push of a button.
 
Drone-as-a-Service
A single service fee covering all costs: technology, personnel, and regulatory approvals.
 
Easy to use
SPECT is a user-friendly service platform with interfaces to existing ski resort management systems.
 
Data in Europe
Secure data storage, fully GDPR-compliant.

SPECT in action

See how our technology is used in ski resorts.
Snowmaking
Infrared-supported evaluation of snow production
Cable car
Condition analysis of infrastructure using thermal imaging

Benefits and Advantages

AI-powered analysis enables optimized operations, early risk detection, and lower costs through automated workflows — available on demand.

Cost Savings

  • Identify optimization potential quickly and at an early stage
  • Implement targeted measures

Operational Relief

  • Routine inspections are automated
  • Skilled staff gain time for core tasks

Integration

  • Seamless integration into existing ski resort operations
  • Enhancement of existing management systems with drone data

Drone-as-a-Service

  • Flight planning, operations, and data analysis are centrally managed by KIONIQ
  • Ski resorts receive results instantly

Our Offering at a Glance

We take care of the technology, safe operations, and regulatory approvals — you receive precise data with no effort on your side.

Drone Hub

  • Drones, docks, maintenance, and spare parts
  • Full handling of all regulatory approvals
  • Safe, compliant flight operations

Digital Inspection

  • Planning, ordering and administration of inspections
  • Georeferenced thermal and RGB photos and videos
  • Data storage in Europe — fully secure

Mission Control

  • 24/7 drone flight monitoring by certified drone pilots
  • Airspace monitoring (e.g. helicopters, paragliders)
  • Weather and risk analysis

Control System Integration

  • Extension of existing operational processes with drone data
  • Integration of SPECT data into the ski resort’s existing control systems
  • Continued use of established and familiar tools

Service Catalog

A versatile, modular system for the automated monitoring of alpine infrastructure.
01

Snowmaking & Slope Preparation

  • Optimization of snowmaking operations
  • Transparent view of snow distribution across slopes
02

Cable Car & Infrastructure Inspections

  • Regular inspection of critical areas
  • Documentation of deviations and changes
03

Slope Safety & Situation Assessment

  • Situation assessment before start of operations in the morning
  • Supporting safety-relevant operational planning
04

Surveying & Construction Progress

  • Terrain surveys
  • Documentation of construction phases
05

Marketing & Communication

  • High-quality image and video material
  • Support for internal and external communication
Further applications for winter and summer operation are being developed together with partners.

Professional robust drones and docks, proven in alpine terrain

KIONIQ uses products and software from DJI Enterprise.
 
Extreme weather capability
Operations down to −30 °C, up to 90% humidity, takeoff and landing in winds up to 43 km/h.
 
High-resolution sensors
Thermal sensors, stabilized zoom optics, and laser range detection.
 
DJI Dock
Automatic opening with up to 10 mm of ice and 30 cm of snow, IP56 protection.
 
Special features
Anti-icing propellers, spotlights, loudspeakers, dock hopping.

Insights into SPECT

About KIONIQ

KIONIQ is an Austrian technology company.
Together with partners, we are developing our SPECT service platform.

Our team

Andre Petrovic

CEO & Founder
Marketing and sales, service design and partner management. Ski instructor with many years of experience in IT and telecommunications.

Florian Willemsen

COO & Co-Founder
Operational design and operation. Via ferrata enthusiast and expert in database systems.

Alexander Wipplinger

CHRO & Co-Founder
Personnel management and organizational development. Hunter with extensive experience in HR and training.

Our partners

We work with leading companies in the industry to develop innovative services for alpine infrastructures.
Global market leader for snowmaking systems and snow production technology in ski resorts.
SKIDATA – Industry standard for access, ticketing and guest management systems in ski resorts worldwide.
Global market leader for professional drone and camera technology
Global market leader for professional drone and camera technology

Our history

From vision to reality - The development of KIONIQ and the SPECT service platform.
2023

Concept, partner and market analysis

Basic work: market analysis, service design and development of initial technology and industry partnerships.
2024

Proof-of-concept in leading ski resorts in Austria

Successful testing in alpine conditions with a focus on robustness, safety and practicality.
2025

Pilot operation and expansion of the service catalog

With selected ski resorts in Austria and Switzerland, SPECT is tested in operational use and new services are developed.
2026

Market launch

Scaled introduction of SPECT as an integrated service for ski resorts in the Alps region.

Book a demo & contact

Experience SPECT in action. Book a personal demo and get in touch with us.

Why book a demo?

  • Live demonstration of the SPECT platform
  • Individual advice for your ski resort
  • Technical details and integration
  • ROI analysis and cost planning
  • Reference projects and best practices

Contact information

Company headquarters
Strasshof an der Nordbahn, Austria

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