Wind Turbine Blade Inspections High quality drone based WTG blade inspections

• High-Resolution Images

• Wind-industry-experienced

• Low-Cost Solution

Wind Turbine Drone Inspection

A cornerstone of our UAV wind turbine blade inspection service is quality coupled with safety. This means all aspects of the work, not just the inspection itself. As experienced wind engineers, we understand at a fundamental level what we are inspecting. We make sure important findings make it to the analysis stage back at the office. Our familiarity with safe working practices on sites and around machinery means we can concentrate on performing quality work in a safe and efficient manner.

Internal blade inspections

Our internal blades inspections are carried out using the latest high-resolution 360-degree cameras or confined space drone. By using a custom rig which has an acute light source and camera, we can easily see all defects that present themselves on the surface of the interior.

Wind Turbine Inspection UAV

We use the latest in wind turbine inspection UAV technology to carry out our blade inspections. Our current go-to machine for this is the DJI M300 with the H20T payload or DJI M30 which has an equivalent capability. The high-quality zoom lenses on these drones ensure that we get excellent data in the field, so we can produce accurate, high-quality reports for our clients.

WTG blades are notoriously difficult to physically access. MEWPs, man-baskets on cranes or rope access are the primary traditional methods. These are all hazardous, cumbersome and expensive. Ground-based telescopic cameras are another option, but they are also cumbersome and offer a poor quality inspection. With wind turbine drone inspections, you can experience unmatched efficiency. Our drone inspections significantly reduce downtime by swiftly identifying issues that may otherwise go unnoticed for extended periods. This proactive approach minimizes unexpected breakdowns, enhances overall turbine performance, and optimizes maintenance schedules, leading to substantial cost savings.

Blade Inspection Deliverables

We pride ourselves on our comprehensive and easy-to-read deliverables. We can supply our reports in multiple formats and file types. You tell us what you need and we can deliver it. Our high-resolution imagery coupled with clear defect highlighting means you can verify what we saw with confidence.

Click here to see a sample Mech-V sample blade inspection report 1.

Click here to see a sample Mech-V sample blade inspection report 2.

Our Drone Capability

We fly cutting-edge DJI enterprise-level inspection drones. These drones are capable of safely inspecting high-value assets at a stand-off range. This is due to their stabilised optically zoomed high-resolution cameras. They also feature a thermal camera to see what the naked eye cannot.

• 20 MP Camera with stabilised 23x optical zoom
• 12 MP Wide Camera
• 1200m Laser range finder
• 640×512px Radiometric Thermal Camera

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