Save Time and Money with Power Plant Inspection Drones

NO human entry and
work at height

$500k saved on a
boiler inspection

470h avoided on a
scrubber inspections

The revolution of power plant inspection drones

Power plant assets like boilers, pipes, and chimneys are under constant stress and need to be regularly inspected to avoid unwanted downtime. Inspections however often take place in confined and hard-to-reach areas which can be dangerous and costly. The Elios 3 is a power plant inspection drone created to improve inspection safety and efficiency by up to 90%, saving the plant significant money and time.

The Elios 3 drone is able to collect high-quality visual data thanks to its 4k camera and accurate UT measurements thanks to the UT payload. Advanced LiDAR technology also allows the drone to precisely localize all measurements within the asset's 3D model.

Image represents: Software output and 3D model with UT measurements captured by the Elios 3 UT while inspecting a boiler.

Safety

Keep workers out of harm’s way by using drones to perform inspections in confined and hard-to-reach areas.

Efficiency

Get real-time data from inside the asset without the need for scaffolding or rope access and use it for proper service planning.

Costs

Reduce inspection costs by up to 95% and conduct critical inspections while operations continue to run, minimizing maintenance costs.

Boiler inspection & software output

In just 4 hours (compared to 6 days on average with traditional methods), use a drone to remotely identify any damage inside a boiler and plan for maintenance. With Inspector 5, our companion software, points of interest recorded during the mission are precisely localized on the 3D map of the asset. They can be documented and compiled in a report.
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Stack inspection

Fly a drone from the bottom to the top of a chimney to collect visual and UT data and safely assess the condition of the asset. Thanks to the Elios 3 UT you will be able to avoid work at height, inspect the whole chimney in under 2 hours (4 days with traditional UT methods), and save up to $50K in a single mission.
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Wind turbine inspection

Avoid sending rope access technicians inside wind turbines by inspecting the tower and blades with the Elios 3 drone. With the 4k live video feed check the flange connections and bolts in the tower or inspect the blades for cracks, loosened bolts, and other damage. Use the LiDAR to overlay external and internal blade inspections and take advantage of the UT payload to scan the tower and underground/underwater structures for rust and corrosion without having to send a person.
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Underground water pipe inspection

Identify threats to critical assets by performing visual inspections & LiDAR mapping inside vertical pipelines (from 80 cm in diameter). Reduce forced outages through preventative maintenance plans and get 100% data coverage inside out-of-reach areas. With the Elios 3, collect actionable insights including high-quality photos and video & 3D maps with centimeter accuracy.
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Cooling tower inspection

A drone can help identify potential climbing hazards, find structural damage, and help inspectors understand the tools they need prior to climbing. Once this information has been gathered, the inspector can follow up and address the issues revealed in the data - if any.
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Surge tank and penstock inspection

Avoid sending people in confined spaces like penstocks and tanks by using a remote drone instead. The Elios 3 can capture high-quality visuals, UT measurements, and LiDAR scans. Detect cracks and potential damages or signs of corrosion and make informed decisions for maintenance planning.
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