KHAS Consulting Ltd is leading an innovative research and development project called AIVISTA (AI + Visit + Survey Technology Integration for Telecom Applications). AIVISTA aims to revolutionise the process of conducting telecommunications site surveys both in the UK and globally. The project brings together advanced sensing technologies and artificial intelligence to make surveys faster, safer, and more accurate, supporting the rollout of next-generation digital infrastructure such as 5G.
What is AIVISTA?
AIVISTA is an advanced, AI-driven platform that creates predictive and adaptive digital twins of telecom sites. It integrates multiple technologies into a single, coherent workflow, including:
- Drones and LiDAR
- Radar and ground-penetrating radar (GPR)
- IoT sensors
- GIS datasets
These data sources are processed using machine learning to produce interactive 3D models, compliance dashboards, and predictive analytics. Instead of static survey drawings, AIVISTA delivers live, intelligent insights that support better decision-making for operators, contractors, and regulators.
Why it matters
Traditional telecom site surveys are labour-intensive, fragmented, and often require repeat visits to capture structural, environmental, and compliance information. This leads to:
- Higher costs
- Slower deployment of infrastructure
- Increased carbon emissions
Through AIVISTA, KHAS Consulting Ltd aims to:
- Reduce survey costs by up to 40%
- Cut carbon emissions by reducing repeat site visits
- Accelerate planning approvals through interactive 3D compliance models
- Improve safety by using drones and remote sensing in place of some manual inspections
AIVISTA directly supports the UK’s ambitions for faster, more sustainable 5G and digital infrastructure deployment.
