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Wind Turbine Inspection with Drone Technology

Faster. Safer. Smarter. From high-resolution visual and thermal inspections to internal blade assessments — we help you maximise uptime and efficiency with innovative drone-based inspection solutions.

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Wind Turbine Inspections

High-resolution visual and thermal inspections using UAVs to detect blade damage, erosion, cracks, lightning strikes, and more — performed while turbines are safely paused, ensuring accurate results with minimal disruption to operations.

Internal Blade Inspection

Confined-space UAVs, such as Elios 3, enable safe internal inspections of turbine blades — identifying hidden structural issues, delamination, and defects without the need for manual entry or disassembly.

Diagnostic Reports

Post-inspection diagnostic reports include annotated visuals, fault categorisation, and severity scoring — delivering clear, prioritised maintenance guidance to reduce downtime, increase turbine efficiency, and support smarter decision-making across your operational maintenance cycle.

Minimise Downtime, Maximise Efficiency

Why Use Drones for Wind Turbine Maintenance?

Traditional inspection methods are time-consuming, expensive, and risky. AerialData offers faster, safer, and more precise inspections — delivering high-resolution data to guide smarter maintenance decisions and maximise turbine uptime.

Why Choose AerialData?

Expertise in Wind Energy

Specialised in wind turbine operations with deep industry knowledge.

Advanced Drone Technology

We utilise high-performance UAV platforms with high-precision sensors for detailed inspections.

CAA & GWO Certified

Our operators are trained and certified to work on and around wind turbine infrastructure.

Fast Turnaround

Inspections completed in hours, not days – with same-day reporting available.

Expertise in UAV Operations

With 9 years of UAV experience, we delivers high-accuracy drone inspections.

Fully Insured & Compliant

We meet all UK and European legal and insurance requirements for UAV operations.

Our Services

From initial inspections to advanced diagnostics, we deliver comprehensive drone-based solutions to support efficient and proactive wind turbine maintenance.
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Our Services
Visual Blade Inspections

Ultra-HD imaging to detect surface wear, cracks, and structural issues.

High-resolution 4K imagery is captured using UAVs to identify cracks, erosion, lightning strikes, and other surface damage on wind turbine blades. This fast, non-contact method enables detailed condition monitoring without the need for rope access or cranes, improving safety while supporting preventive maintenance and operational efficiency.
Thermal Imaging Inspections

Identify internal defects, overheating, and delamination using infrared sensors.

Infrared drone inspections detect internal defects, delamination, overheating, and other thermal anomalies invisible to the naked eye. This non-invasive technique helps identify potential failure points early, enabling smarter maintenance planning and reducing costly downtime. Especially effective when paired with visual inspection for a complete blade health assessment.

Internal Blade Inspections

Using Elios 3 drones to inspect confined spaces and inner blade structures.

Using confined-space drones like the Elios 3, we inspect internal blade structures for signs of wear, bonding failure, or delamination. This method eliminates the need for manual entry, enhancing safety and enabling detailed analysis of hard-to-reach areas. Ideal for deeper fault diagnosis during end-of-life or warranty evaluations.

Diagnostic Reports

Using Elios 3 UT drones to inspect confined spaces and inner blade structures.

Following inspection, we deliver comprehensive diagnostic reports featuring annotated imagery, fault categorisation, severity scoring, and prioritised maintenance recommendations. These data-driven reports provide asset managers and O&M teams with clear, actionable insights to support decision-making and optimise turbine performance, all within a rapid post-flight turnaround.

About AerialData

AerialData is a UK-based drone service provider delivering high-precision aerial inspection and data solutions across renewable energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. Leveraging advanced UAV technology and industry expertise, we help clients capture critical insights safely and efficiently — enabling smarter decisions, reduced risk, and improved operational performance.

Stefan Otto, Co-Founder,

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Stephen Knell, Co-Founder,
Certified UAS Operator

With over nine years of experience in the UAV sector. He has led and overseen complex drone operations across various industries, with a strong background in flight instruction, operational planning, and safety management. His expertise ensures every mission is executed with precision, compliance, and efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

Typically 20–40 minutes per turbine. We can inspect multiple turbines in a single day.

We operate in a range of conditions but avoid heavy rain, snow, or high winds for safety and image quality.

Yes. Our reports follow industry best practices and can be integrated into your existing CMMS.

Yes. Our GWO-certified pilots are trained for both onshore and offshore operations.

Looking for a Drone Service Partner?

Speak with our team about integrating our services into your wind turbine maintenance program.

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Coverage

United Kingdom
Europe

Contact

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+44 7488 555 444

Open Hours

Mon – Fri  9 am-6 pm
Sat – Sun Closed

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