Inspection of Wind Turbines - Aerosmart Drones | All types drones

Aerosmart Drones | All types drones

Aerosmart UAV Trading L.L.C. is a tech company that specialises in drones and solutions in the UAE and across the GCC.

Inspection of Wind Turbines

Painpoints

Wind power plants cover extensive areas and are widely dispersed, making centralized management challenging.
Traditional inspection methods are either hazardous or inefficient, leading to less frequent inspections and potential losses in power generation.
Emerging trends, such as offshore wind power, pose even greater challenges for manual inspections.

Advantages

Enhance inspection efficiency by surveying vast areas and inspecting multiple wind turbines in a single drone flight.
Reduce personnel risk without sacrificing the quality of inspections.
Offer adaptable, dependable, and maneuverable drone solutions suitable for various environments.

Reliable and High Performance Inspection

The DJI Matrice 30 Series delivers portable yet robust performance, featuring an extended flight range of up to 15 km and ingress protection to endure harsh weather conditions. It accurately detects blade cracks or damage using high-resolution visual and thermal (M30T) sensors, dual-control operations, and precise re-shooting capabilities.

Drone Platform

Matrice 30 Series

Weight (incl. two batteries): 3770 ± 10 g.

Max Flight Time: 41 minutes

Environment Adaptability: Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level (without other payload) 7,000 m (with 1676 propellers); Max Wind Resistance 12 m/s.

Sensing System: Six-directional sensing and positioning.

Zoom camera 1/2-inch CMOS, Effective pixels: 48MP.

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Payload And Software

DJI Pilot 2

Ground control

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Workflow

Mission Planning:
- – Fly manually using the DJI Pilot 2 app capturing High-Resolution Images of the key inspection points of the turbine.
Data Analysis:
- – Analyze the images to detect defects or required maintenance work by manually reviewing the data collected. Transfer the data to a third-party sofware to identify equipment defects using model detection

Multipurpose Drone Inspection

The DJI Matrice 400 is a dependable platform with interchangeable payloads tailored to meet the specific needs of each task. Whether for mapping or inspection, the Matrice 400 provides comprehensive operational capabilities for inspection teams.

With its array of payloads, the drone ensures operational efficiency and enhanced inspection capabilities.
Automates inspections and reduces inspection times to as little as 15 minutes per turbine.
Offers longer flight time for prolonged operations.
When paired with the Zenmuse P1, it enables the capture of detailed images for accurate detection of blade damage.
When paired with the Zenmuse H30, it provides high-definition zoom and laser rangefinder capabilities, along with intelligent precise re-shooting functionality, greatly enhancing the efficiency of aerial inspections.

Drone Platform

DJI Matrice 400

Weight : 9740±40 g (with batteries)

Max Takeoff Weight: 15.8 kg

Max Payload: 6 kg

Max Flight Time: 59 minutes

MMax Horizontal Speed: 25 m/s

Environment Adaptability:IP55 rating, max takeoff altitude 7000 m, operating temperature -20° to 50° C (-4° to 122° F) Compatible with the Zenmuse H30 Series, Zenmuse L2, Zenmuse P1, Zenmuse V1, Zenmuse S1, and third-party payloads.

Sensing System: Omnidirectional binocular vision system (surround view provided by full-color fisheye vision sensors), horizontal rotating LiDAR, upper LiDAR, downward 3D infrared range sensor, and six-direction mmWave radar

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Payload And Software

Zenmuse H30T

Wide-Angle RGB Camera: 1/1.3-inch CMOS, 48MP effective pixels

Zoom RGB Camera: 1/1.8-inch CMOS, 40MP effective pixels, 34× hybrid optical zoom

Infrared Thermal Camera: 1280×1024@30fps

NIR Auxiliary Light Illumination Range: Approx. 8m diameter circle@100 m

Laser Range Finder: Max measurement range 3000 m

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Zenmuse P1

45 MP Full-frame camera. Global Mechanical Shutter Shutter Speed 1/2000 Seconds. 3-axis Stabilized Gimbal Smart Oblique Capture.

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Workflow

Data Collection:
- – Use the Matrice 400 equipped with the Zenmuse P1 or the Zenmuse H30 to perform a high-resolution visual inspection using a third-party software.
Data Analysis:
- – Analyze the inspection photos manually or use model detection to identify defects on the blades.

Portable Quick Assessment Inspection

The DJI Matrice 4 Series drones are compact and easily transportable, ideal for rapid inspections. Equipped with high-definition wide and zoom cameras, they provide the perfect solution for swiftly obtaining aerial views for a prompt evaluation of wind turbine conditions.

Drone Platform

DJI Matrice 4E

Weight : 1219 g (with propellers)

Max Flight Time: 49 minutes

Environment Adaptability:Max takeoff altitude 6000 m, max wind speed resistance 12 m/s

Sensing System: Omnidirectional binocular vision system, supplemented with a 3D infrared sensor at the bottom of the aircraft

Mechanical Shutter Speed: 2-1/2000 s, minimum photo interval 0.5 s

Wide-Angle Camera: 4/3-inch CMOS, 20MP effective pixels

Medium Tele Camera: 1/1.3-inch CMOS, 48MP effective pixels

Telephoto Camera: 1/1.5-inch CMOS, 48MP effective pixels

Infrared Thermal Camera: 1280 × 1024@30fps (Super Resolution enabled, Night Mode not activated)

Laser Rangefinding: 1800m measurement range (1 Hz) @20% reflectivity target

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DJI Matrice 4T

Weight : 1219 g (with propellers)

Max Flight Time: 49 minutes

Environment Adaptability:Max takeoff altitude 6000 m, max wind speed resistance 12 m/s

Sensing System: Omnidirectional binocular vision system, supplemented with a 3D infrared sensor at the bottom of the aircraft

Wide-Angle Camera: 1/1.3-inch CMOS, 48MP effective pixels (Matrice 4T)

Medium Tele Camera: 1/1.3-inch CMOS, 48MP effective pixels

Telephoto Camera: 1/1.5-inch CMOS, 48MP effective pixels

Infrared Thermal Camera: 1280 × 1024@30fps (Super Resolution enabled, Night Mode not activated)

Laser Rangefinding: 1800m measurement range (1 Hz) @20% reflectivity target

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Payload And Software

DJI Pilot 2

Ground control

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Workflow

Data Collection:
- – Fly manually using the DJI Pilot 2 app capturing High-Resolution images of the key inspection points of the turbine.
Data Analysis:
- – Analyze the images to detect defects or required maintenance work by manually reviewing the data collected. Transfer the data to a third-party software to identify equipment defects using model detection.