Wind Turbine Inspections

#1 Rated in the UK for Drone Inspections

What is an AerialData Wind Turbine Inspection?

At AerialData, we lead the UK in providing state-of-the-art drone wind turbine inspections. Using the latest drone technology enables us to identify defects and assess operational performance, offering insightful data that optimizes maintenance and enhances returns on investment.

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Benefits of Drone Wind Turbine Inspections

  • Enhanced Safety: Drones eliminate the need for personnel to enter confined spaces or work at dangerous heights, creating a safer environment while collecting crucial data.

  • Cost-Effective: Our drone inspections offer significant savings by reducing the need for additional personnel, expensive rigging, and complex equipment. The efficiency of our drones minimizes downtime and lowers inspection costs.

  • Better Data, Faster: Our drones capture high-resolution images, providing comprehensive and accurate data that empowers informed decisions and optimizes wind farm performance.

  • Optimising Maintenance: We provide efficient surface damage detection, enabling timely corrective actions to avert costly repairs and prolonged downtime. Our drones identify signs of damage including leading-edge erosion, lightning strikes, and blade cracks.

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Our Inspection Process

01. Strategic Planning and Sensor Selection

We start with meticulous planning, selecting the appropriate drone and sensors such as high-resolution cameras, thermal cameras, or infrared sensors based on the inspection requirements. Precise flight paths are plotted to ensure comprehensive coverage.

02. Real-Time Data Collection

Drones are deployed to conduct inspections, equipped with sensors that provide real-time data and can detect potential defects up to 15cm deep within turbine structures. We focus on identifying key structural issues such as blade delamination, core defects, internal component failure, cracks, erosion, and debris accumulation.

03. Data Analysis

Our experts analyse the collected data using AI and machine learning technologies, enhancing accuracy and reliability. We provide actionable insights for preventive maintenance and detailed reporting, complete with high-quality images and videos, guiding subsequent maintenance and repair activities.

Our Drone Pilots

At AerialData, our team of UAV pilots are equipped to handle a wide range of operations across the country, utilising the latest technology tailored to meet our clients’ specific needs from the outset. Our pilots bring years of experience to the table and are fully qualified by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in the UK and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in Europe, ensuring their competence to operate at wind farms across the continent. As a fully regulated company, all our commercial drone pilots are licensed and insured, meeting the stringent standards set by the CAA. Additionally, our pilots hold Global Wind Organisation (GWO) certification, enabling them to work proficiently at both onshore and offshore locations.

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