2. InspecTools Overview
• Founded in 2013 with a focus on wind energy
• Data-driven condition management company
• Drone development & service necessity
• Other segments: Solar and T&D
• Common components in inspections:
– Image Capture (drone & manned aircraft using
specialized sensors packages)
– Image processing & organization
– Analysis and information delivery
3. – Cloud-based Data Analysis Tools
– Cloud-based Temporal ReportingTools
– Data DeliveryTools (PDF, Mobile,Web)
Solution Components
Data Acquisition
H/W & S/W
Data Processing &
Analysis S/W
Data Management
& Reporting S/W
– Purpose-built Automated UASs
– Flight Sensor Integration S/W
– Automated Data Processing S/W
– Automated Image Processing S/W
– Custom Data Analysis S/W & Algorithms
– Cloud-based Image Data Warehouse
4. Topics
• New FAA regulatory changes (Part 107)
• Does one drone size & type fit all applications?
• Are all imaging sensors created equal?
• Metatags and image organization
• Mobile consumption and collection
• Data analysis and reporting for stakeholders
engineering/asset management teams
• Ongoing insight and action is based on gathering
empirical information over time
5. FAA Small Commercial UAS (Part 107)
• New FAA certification lowers the barrier to
commercial UAS operation
• UAS pilot certification - TSA Background check -
Max. 55lbs,100 MPH, 400 ft. or remain within
400ft. of existing structure – Visual Line of Site –
Etc.
• Strongly encourage Part 107 certification within
your field staff
• Eager to assist our partners in a certification and
training program
7. Current/Future Sensors
• Full frame/36+ Megapixel sensor/prime lens
• Other sensors (IR, UV, multi-spectral, etc.)
can be used to gain condition insight
• Light integration
– Optimize image quality using artificial light
• Navigation sensors assist GPS awareness
14. Mobile Data - Consume & Collect
• Infield insight into blade condition
• Structured data collection
• Pre-construction, on-ground inspection, repair
• Procedural guidance
• Wearable integration
15. Analysis and Reporting
• Multiple data inputs
– Blade’s condition and repair history
– Turbine’s location using GIS
• Lightning strike, icing events, etc.
– SKADA information integration; wind speed, direction,
production,etc.)
• In Summary
– Lower the cost and barriers of regular blade inspections
– Web software provides insight & feedback over time
– Improve ROI through empirical data collection, analysis, scheduling
appropriate actions and tracking them
– Know your blades entire lifespan, current condition, have an efficiency
and longevity strategy.
– Ignorance is bliss, but knowledge is power “and ultimately money”