Bridge inspection with our UAS Service

ADVANTAGES OF OUR UAS SERVICE OVER CONVENTIONAL METHODS SUCH AS HELICOPTERS, SCAFFOLDS, CRANES AND INDUSTRIAL CLIMBERS:

  • Cost reduction due to minimal staff and operating costs
  • Inspection of all areas, even inside the bridge pylons and from below
  • Reduced inspection time per bridge
  • Traffic can flow during inspection
  • Increased safety
  • High resolution pictures show even tiny cracks
  • Comprehensive documentation of the actual state

FIELDS OF APPLICATION

  • Regular inspections (major and minor inspections, over flights)
  • Damage investigations, for example rust, water damage, storm damage

 

FLIGHT BEHAVIOUR AND SYSTEM OPERATION

  • Easy control of the UAV
  • Stable GPS positioning for still photography (Position Hold)
  • On-top camera for taking pictures of the bottom of the bridge (under bridge inspection)
  • Vertical ascent with stable flight characteristics
  • If necessary separate user interfaces for UAV and cameraman
  • Safety features: collision protection, coming home in case of radio link failure
  • Battery charge status monitoring with automatic return flight and resumption of the inspection flight
  • Automatic spacing
  • Partial / full automation of the inspection process

INSPECTIONS OF BUILDINGS

Detailed example images