COMMERCIAL INSPECTION DRONES

What they are: Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) equipped with high-resolution sensors (cameras, thermal, LiDAR, gas detectors) used to inspect infrastructure and industrial assets, replacing risky manual human access.

Key capabilities & sensors:

· Visual & Thermal Cameras: Detect cracks, corrosion, and overheating.
· LiDAR & Gas Sensors: Create 3D maps and detect chemical leaks.
· RTK/PPK positioning: Centimeter-level accuracy for precise measurements.

Common applications:

· Power lines, wind turbines, solar farms, and cell towers.
· Pipelines, bridges, flare stacks, and storage tanks.
· Roofs, construction sites, and post-disaster damage assessment.

Primary benefits:

· Safety: Removes need for scaffolding, drones, or rope access.
· Speed: Covers miles of pipe or dozens of turbines in minutes.
· Data quality: Automated, repeatable, and digitally analyzable results.