Visual Inspection
Visual Inspection
External (Outside) Services
Our pilots are Transport Canada certified and well versed in industrial facility inspection.
This is crucial as it enables us to operate compliantly in complex airspace when necessary. Leveraging the capabilities of the Matrice 300 RTK, paired with the Z30 and H20T payloads as well as Voliro T, and Elios 3 drones, we achieve an industry-leading visual and NDT inspection. The integration of the three drones allows for simultaneous operation, capturing visual, thermal, and non-destructive testing (NDT) data. This rich dataset is then meticulously assessed and compiled into a comprehensive inspection results and recommendations document, setting a new standard in inspection capabilities.
Internal (Inside) Services
When it comes to indoor flying, confined spaces often pose challenging inspection environments.
Thankfully, with advancements in technology, the necessity for human presence within confined spaces is diminishing. Equipped with cutting-edge collision-tolerant UAS platforms, including Flyability’s Elios 2, Elios 3, and Voliro T, we ensure thorough inspections without putting personnel at risk. The combination of these drones empowers inspectors to remotely capture comprehensive data from complex assets, eliminating the need to physically cross hazardous planes. This approach not only enhances inspection efficiency but also prioritizes safety, marking a significant leap forward in inspection methodologies.
Assets that benefit from Drone Inspection
Boilers / Furnaces
External
- Pipe Supports
- Waterwall
- Casing
- Manways
- Insulation / Strapping
- Welds
- Venting
- Temperature and Pressure Gauges
- Instrumentation
Internal
- Tube supports including Bolt Up
- Hangars
- Clips
- Welds
- Refractory
- Temperature and Pressure Probes
- Shock Tubes
- Burners
- Injection Nozzles
- Coatings
Storage Tanks/ Silos
External
- Roof (Nozzles and Fugitive Gas Emissions)
- Plumbing
- Thief Hatch
- Platform Attachment Points
- Liquid Levels
- Lifting Lugs
- Vents & Vent Screens
- PVRVs
Internal
- Rafters
- Coatings / Liners
- Anodes
- Welds
- Overflow Piping
- Heating Coils
- Crowsnest Support
Pressure Vessels
External
- Nozzles
- Flange / Bolt Up
- Insulation / Strapping
- Temperature and Pressure Gauges
- Davit Arms
- PSVs
- Site Glasses
- Level Bottles
Internal
- Weld Seems
- Coatings
- Temperature and Pressure Probes
- Boots
- Baffles / Weirs
- De-Mister Rings / Pads
- Trays
- Deflector Plates
Stacks / chimneys
External
- Flanges & Bolt Up
- Guy Wires
- Steam Lines & Nozzles
- Flare Tip
- Insulation & Strapping
- Radiant Fins
- Concrete / Brick / Structure
Internal
- Weld
- Coatings / Liners
- Ash Hopper
- Concrete / Brick / Structure
- Expansion Joints
Piping / Pipelines
External
- Pipe Supports & Shoes
- Dummy Legs
- Welds
- Spring Gauges
- Insulation & Strapping
- Frozen Lines
- Flanges and Bolt Up
- Leaks
- Right of Way
- Encroachment
Internal (Greater than 18″ OD)
- Wash Out
- Blockages
- Coating & Liners
- Overlay
- Weld Roots
- Expansion Loop Joints
- Temperature and Pressure Probes
Industrial Ducting
An important component of any facility is the ducting responsible for air movement. Whether for atmospheric or process applications, the ducting is subject to damage reducing airflows and therefore efficiency. By utilizing commercial-grade UAV systems, specifically built for certain applications, we can safely and efficiently access this infrastructure typically located high overhead.
Sewers / Culverts
It’s hard to imagine anyone enjoying entering a sewer system to perform an inspection, and now, with collision tolerant, self-lighting drones, they don’t have to. Fly over low levels of running water, into the most unpleasant areas in the industry searching for blockages, cracking and crumbling as you stand firm on the ground above.
Wind Turbine Generators
With an ever increasing need for environmentally viable energy solutions, we are beginning to take notice of a growing amount of wind turbine generators. These giant structures are subject to a number of deterioration mechanisms and require regular maintenance to ensure continued efficiency and safe operation. Thanks to our well trained crews and unmatched systematic approach, we can complete a 100% coverage blade inspection with minimal downtime. Capturing pressure side, suction side, leading and trailing edges of all 3 blades in 30 minutes or less! The high resolution imagery is then submitted to post processing for defect classification and measurement. Quick and easy detection of:
- Blade Erosion
- De-lamination
- Lightning Strike
- Vortex Generator Damage
- Gel Coat Deficiencies
- Shape Defects
- Friction Impingement Points (Infrared)
- Turbine Hotspots (Infrared)
Solar Inspection
Sunlight to Savings & Savings to Efficiency. Drone technology is revolutionizing solar farm inspections, minimizing downtime, and enhancing efficiency. Our advanced thermal and RGB camera-equipped drones enable rapid inspections, providing results at a fraction of the time compared to traditional methods. Key components inspected in solar farms include:
Aerial Inspection
- Overall Array Layout
- Panel Surface
- Temperature
- Potential Hotspots
- Wiring and Cabling
- Inverter Units
- Transformer Stations
- Damaged Cell
- Identification
- Solar Panel Arrays
- Support Structures
- Racking Systems
Junction Boxes - Wiring and Connectors
Utilizing thermal imaging and RGB cameras, our drones capture vital data for comprehensive analysis. This includes identifying anomalies in panel temperature, ensuring proper wiring connections, and assessing overall system health. The streamlined inspection process not only enhances operational efficiency for solar farms but also significantly reduces the need for manual labor and time-intensive procedures, translating to cost savings and optimal energy production.
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