Wind Turbine Inspection Drones are becoming increasingly popular as they can detect problems a lot quicker than a human being would. They can find problems on older turbines as well as inspect the blades of modern turbines, as well as the main components of the wind turbines themselves. They can also identify any issues on the compressor and generator shaft as these are the most susceptible to problems, as well as identifying any cracks in the body of the turbines. However, as mentioned, this equipment is only available to experienced wind turbine inspection technicians who have had years of training and experience.
The first application was for tracking the position of damaged or missing turbines on large wind farms. These large farms often cover a large area and as the technology has continued to advance, it is now possible to inspect these farms from the comfort and privacy of an airborne platform. These drones can provide high-quality images and videos and also reduce downtime. As a matter of fact, these drones can observe defects in the wind turbine that are not visible to the naked eye. Hence, these advantages could boost the wind turbine inspection drones market... Read more