WIND TURBINE BLADE INSPECTION
Wind energy is becoming an increasingly popular form of renewable energy, with turbines being constructed on many hills and in oceans across the world. These massive structures take on all types of weather and need to be inspected to ensure maximum performance and to prevent major issues before they become liabilities. Utilizing drone technology, our team can perform regular maintenance and repair inspections, post storm assessments, and off-warranty inspections to asses blade integrity, spot minor and major defects and get it done with minimal turbine idling time. Our drones capture high-resolution imagery and with the help of AI inspection and reporting tools, can spot even the smallest issues and generate reports quickly, making sure the necessary repairs can be made in a timely manner and minimize downtime and prevent bigger problems before they happen.
Our drone operations for blade assessment reduces risks by eliminating the need for rope access or cranes for inspections. It is more cost effective than traditional inspection methods minimizing turbine idling time and also minimizes environmental impact for each site.
Flight inspection time averages 30 minutes per turbine. Turn around time from planning, to drone flight, to delivered report data can vary depending on location and the number of assets to be inspected.