Drone Inspection

Drone inspection refers to the inspection of the large industrial assets performed by an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) also called a drone. Drones are unmanned aircrafts which are more famous for their military usage but now becoming increasingly popular for non-military commercial purposes. Traditionally the inspection of large structures and industrial assets such as bridges, buildings, wind turbines, silos, tanks, and vessels is carried out by workers using scaffolding, ropes, and cranes. It is a hazardous and time-consuming process, and insurance costs are very high.  On the other hand, drones offer an efficient and affordable solution to this traditional inspection method. Inspection drones are usually equipped with visual and infrared cameras. These are the two primary sensors, but there could be other sensors depending on the type of task. These drones can be easily deployed remotely for the inspection of these structures. The task is usually performed by experienced drone pilots in collaboration with industrial inspectors and engineers.  There could be countless situations where drone inspection could be useful, but some of the most common situations are listed in the following section.

Applications and Objective of UAV Inspection:

1. Inspection of hard to reach areas to look for any abnormalities.
2. Inspection of hazardous areas where sending humans is impossible or hazardous activity.
3. Visual inspection of large oil, gas, and electricity transmission lines.
4. Inspection of confined spaces.
5. Inspection of large tanks and vessels and examining for any leakage or structural deformation.
6. Drone Inspection is sometimes carried out to help insurance companies to process claims.
7. Drone inspection can assist search and rescue teams.
8. Inspection of cellular antennas and towers to check connections.

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