Remote visual inspections are transforming the way industries approach safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in asset management. Beyond meeting regulatory requirements, these inspections help extend the lifespan of critical assets by identifying potential issues early. They also offer a practical solution for examining hard-to-reach areas within facilities, reducing risks and saving time.
Curious about why you should consider investing in a visual inspection drone? Here are five compelling stories that might sway your decision!
### 5 Ways a Visual Inspection Drone Can Enhance Your Workflow
#### 1. Visual Inspections During Active Operations
This particular project focused on examining the convection section of a furnace to inspect shock tubes and detect leaks. Normally, such inspections require the facility to be offline due to the high risk involved. However, the team employed a Flyability drone to carry out inspections while the system was undergoing a hydrostatic pressure test. This approach not only eliminated the need for human presence but also minimized risks significantly.
#### 2. Minimizing Downtime for Cooling Towers
Cooling towers necessitate periodic internal inspections for wear, damage, or corrosion. Traditionally, these inspections lead to substantial downtime, given the size and height of the towers. In this instance, our drones allowed a four-bay cooling tower to undergo inspections with minimal operational disruption. Fans were cycled off one bay at a time, allowing the drone to perform inspections safely without halting all operations.
#### 3. Supporting Human Inspections with Drone Technology
Every inspection involves collaboration between inspectors, assets, and tools. By leveraging a visual inspection drone, teams gain access to hazardous or unreachable sections of assets, while humans focus on safer areas. For example, a recent project utilized one of our drones to document the top of a storage tank and its structural supports. Without the drone, inspectors would have needed to erect costly scaffolding and endure prolonged exposure. Instead, the drone facilitated a thorough API570 inspection with minimal risk and maximum precision.
#### 4. Accessing Hard-to-Reach Areas
The World Waterpark and Mindbender (WEM) roller coaster at West Edmonton Mall presented unique challenges for inspectors. Thanks to our indoor drones, the team could navigate tight spaces and uncover details previously inaccessible even with scaffolding. This capability enhanced inspection thoroughness, accelerated processes, and slashed costs by over 80%.
#### 5. Spotting Hidden Issues in Boiler Maintenance
Pampa EnergÃa, Argentina's largest independent energy provider, sought to transition from manual inspections to remote visual inspections for boiler maintenance. Traditionally, inspectors climbed scaffolding to inspect burners using flashlights, a labor-intensive and time-consuming process. With the Elios 1 drone, however, a single boiler inspection took just 20 minutes—far less than the standard seven days. On a whim, the team decided to inspect the second boiler, discovering severe burner damage that would have jeopardized safety and caused significant financial losses. Identifying the issue early allowed Pampa EnergÃa to claim warranty compensation, saving the company $420,000.
Are you ready to explore how remote visual inspections can transform your business? Contact us today to discover how Flyability’s innovative solutions can drive your success.
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