A system for inspecting an aircraft at a first location, includes an imaging device configured to acquire one or more images of one of or more surfaces of the aircraft at the first location. A control unit is in communication with the imaging device. The control unit is configured to receive the one or more images. A user interface is in communication with the control unit. The user interface is at a second location that differs from the first location. The user interface includes a display. The control unit is configured to show the one or more images on the display. As such, the inspection is performed at the first location, such as by an individual using the display.