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Drone technology has disrupted the wind energy industry. Inspecting wind turbines is challenging since they are so high above the ground. Workers inspecting wind turbines must halt production, climb high platforms, and risk their lives. Drones don’t cause production to stop or workers to be in danger; their use does not endanger workers.
The drone offers photographers and videographers the ability to take high-resolution pictures and videos in minutes. A zoomed-in view of the footage allows one to detect any faults in the wind turbine blades.
Furthermore, they can be inspected quickly, without the error in measurement that comes with human inspection. It is possible to detect energy leaks as well as performance issues using FLIR cameras. Additionally, drones equipped with thermal imaging have a High Definition camera, which allows them to take high-quality videos and photographs for use in presentations.
Observing your business operations will allow you to detect malfunctions quickly and with the least amount of risk to your employees.
There is the potential for structural problems to develop within turbine blades that are not visible from the outside, making wind turbine blades and turbines difficult to inspect. The use of drones can allow inspection of turbine blades and turbines to be carried out.
Drones with thermal and infrared sensors as well as other advanced features, including advanced cameras, are used to inspect the blades of wind turbines. It is important to note that the data (data) we collect from the wind turbines can be seen even if they are 15 cm away from the camera.
With the aid of machine learning and advanced processing software, we can detect small structural problems (down to 5mm in diameter) and provide recommendations for maintaining structural integrity and extending the service life of turbines in addition to recommending action when necessary.
While inspecting wind turbines and blades, our highly trained pilots follow all of the safety guidelines, and we have never had an accident during any of our surveys or inspections. At the moment, we have inspected more than 200 turbines and helped wind farms maximize efficiency and reduce downtime.
It is vulnerable to the weather because wind turbine towers and blades are exposed to the elements. The condition of a component can be quantified visually or thermographic ally through drone inspection.
There are many elements a wind turbine must withstand, including hail, snow, lightning, rain, salt, and dust. Drones can be used for visual inspections of both onshore and offshore wind turbines in the following ways:
A drone inspection is more efficient and cost-effective than traditional telephotography and other manual methods. A drone inspection can provide both visual and thermal images of wind turbine rotor blades to determine their condition on-site.
Inspecting wind turbines with drones.
We have devolped drones with the capability of inspecting wind turbine blades and they have been available since 2020. Our unique and innovative flight platform, in addition to our equipment, allows us to conduct detailed and accurate results.
We provide expert AI software and Blade experts to inspect and identify anomalies in a fast, cost-efficient manner.
The innovative technologies of aerial inspection provide Wind Park owners, operators, and managers with a centralized, simple, and efficient solution for using the innovative technologies of aerial inspection.
With our proprietary flight platform, wind turbine blades can be inspected in less than 40 minutes, allowing for high quality data to be gathered all around the blade.
AB ROV drone pilots are licensed and experienced in aerial work, so any inspection can be made safely, efficiently, and quickly.
Based on our innovative platforms and artificial intelligence software, our blade experts analyze and categorize damages.
By using our high-definition cameras and 30x optical zoom inspection cameras, we can determine even the tiniest flaws in every blade.
It is used to diagnose possible damages, such as cracks, delaminations, and delaminations that are not visible to the naked eye.
AB ROV ensures that all tower surfaces are inspected to ensure there are no gaps, leaks, cracks, or displacements during an inspection workflow.
Using the images, the experts determine if the blade has been damaged as well as where it is located on the tower.
The nacelle needs to be inspected thoroughly in multiple areas.
During inspections, AB ROV checks for damaged bolts, cracks in the surface, oil leaks, and worn parts and covers.
Data collection is consistent and every angle of the image is captured.
With our process, we measure blade damages from the root and provide reports containing the following information:
We use photogrammetry software to create 3D models of surfaces and terrains.
AB ROV reports are comprehensive and actionable. Clients can customize our reports and request detailed damage analysis based on their needs.
Thermal imaging is mainly used to assess how severe a damage is or to detect unseen damage such as delaminations or structural anomalies.
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It’s no secret that AB ROV provides a wide range of services, including surveys before construction begins, construction monitoring, thermal and visual blade inspections, among other things.
We can aid our clients in making site reconnaissance before the installation of the wind turbine by providing them with high-resolution point clouds, orthomosaics, and digital surface models.
We perform a full blade inspection before commissioning by using thermal and visual cameras to inspect the blades on future inspections.
Following the commissioning process, a preventive and emergency inspection will be conducted in order to nip any potential damages or failures in the bud.
Contact ABROV today to learn more about how our 3D reality modeling services can take your business to new heights!
