Industrial Inspections with Drones
Efficient industrial inspections with high-tech drones
Industrial drone inspections represent a revolution in the way critical infrastructure is assessed and maintained. Using drones equipped with high-resolution cameras and advanced technology such as thermography, it is possible to perform detailed and accurate inspections in a fraction of the time that traditional methods would require. These devices allow access to dangerous or hard-to-reach areas, such as electrical towers, chimneys, pipelines and offshore platforms, eliminating the need to put workers at risk.
Industrial Inspection with Drones and Thermal Imagers
At Helion, we offer advanced industrial inspections using drones with state-of-the-art thermal cameras. Our solutions allow us to perform thermography inspections in various industries, improving preventive maintenance and detecting failures before they become serious problems. This technology is ideal for areas that are difficult to access and to optimize safety, especially in critical infrastructures such as wind turbines and wind farms.
Thermography inspection is a non-invasive method that, through the use of a drone with a thermal camera, identifies temperature differences that indicate possible structural or electrical faults. This technique is essential in industrial safety inspections, as it allows locating hot spots, short circuits and insulation problems, among others.
Industrial Inspection Services with Drones
Critical Infrastructure Inspection
Critical infrastructure such as bridges, industrial buildings and confined areas present unique accessibility and safety challenges. Our drones are equipped to perform detailed inspections of:
- Bridge and building structures: Evaluation of possible structural damage or wear and tear, allowing proactive maintenance.
- Confined areas: Use of specialized drones to inspect areas difficult to access or with risks for operators, such as tanks or pipelines.
- Assessment of industrial facilities: Monitoring of infrastructure in power plants and refineries without shutting down operations.
This inspection ensures the safety and integrity of the infrastructure and reduces the risks associated with manual inspection in hazardous or inaccessible areas.
Power Line Inspection
Electrical infrastructures require constant maintenance to ensure a stable supply and avoid interruptions. Our thermographic drones are ideal for detecting hot spots and electrical leaks, which is essential in preventive maintenance. This service includes:
- Review of cables and connections: Detection of anomalies such as overheating points and wear areas, which could cause interruptions.
- Inspection of transmission towers and poles: Evaluation of the structural condition and corrosion in the towers, ensuring their stability and resistance.
This service allows an exhaustive analysis without the need for work at height, which improves safety and reduces maintenance costs.
Wind turbine inspection
Wind turbines are key elements in the production of renewable energy, and their constant exposure to adverse weather conditions means that they require periodic inspections. With drones, we perform detailed reviews of:
- Wind turbine blades: We inspect for cracks, wear or damage to the blades without stopping the operation, thus saving time and optimizing resources.
- Towers and supporting structures: Evaluation of the overall structure ensures the integrity of the towers and the prevention of structural failure.
- Electrical systems: Thanks to our thermographic drones, we detect hot spots that could indicate electrical faults.
This type of inspection allows detailed reports to be generated and preventive maintenance to be planned efficiently, minimizing downtime and reducing costs.
Inspection of Solar Plants
Solar plants require constant monitoring to maintain their efficiency. Drones with thermal cameras can detect performance failures in the panels, as well as identify possible degradation points. In the inspection of solar plants, our services include:
- Solar panel monitoring: Identification of defective cells or anomalous hot spots that affect plant performance.
- Thermal mapping and analysis: Generation of detailed thermal images to evaluate the efficiency of each solar panel and prioritize maintenance in critical areas.
This approach allows to maintain plant productivity and to make repairs quickly, optimizing the return on investment.
Advantages of Drones in Industrial Inspection
The combination of drones and thermal cameras brings multiple benefits. Firstly, greater safety is achieved by preventing technicians from having to access dangerous or difficult-to-access areas. In addition, thermographic inspection by drones reduces equipment downtime, as there is no need to interrupt operations during inspections. This results in significant cost reductions and improved operational efficiency.