dave kroetsch, aeryon
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Infrastructure Inspection using sUAS
Dave Kroetsch, CEOsUSB Expo 2015 - May 1, 2015
Overview
Aeryon Labs - Company Background
Challenges of Power Line Inspection
Benefits of UAS Technology
In-Field Examples
Aerial Inspection in Other Industries
Aeryon Labs builds
rugged, easy-to-use sUASfor the
backpack of the soldier trunk of the
power line inspectorand the
Aeryon Labs Inc.
• Founded in 2007, Aeryon Scout sUAS since 2009
• Aeryon SkyRanger sUAS introduced in 2013
• Aeryon HDZoom30 Payload - 2015
• Global Customers – Comm’l, Public Safety, Military
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Libyan RebelsTripoli Advance
BP Oil Spill Response
US Coast Guard Fuel Delivery
Mapping Christ the Redeemer Statue
Aeryon Philosophy
Anyone Can Fly
• Intuitive touchscreen navigation & camera control
• Advanced automated features, fail-safes
• Minimal training
Fly Anywhere, Anytime
• Single user transport, deployment, operation
• Integrated payloads & industry solutions
• Reliable in high winds & extreme weather conditions
Aeryon SkyRanger™
Aeryon SkyRanger
• 50 minute flight time
• Wind Tolerance
o 40mph/65kmh sustained
o 55mph/90kmh gusts
• All-weather
o -22 to 122oF (-30 to 50oC)
• 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg)
Easy-to-use, minimal training
Simple systemstatus display
Single operator control
Pre-planned flight paths or ad-hoc
GPS cameratargeting
Touchscreen map-based navigation
Real-timedigital video
Power Line Inspection
• Inspect tower structure
Detect cracks, deterioration
Read lot codes/serial numbers
• Inspect insulator
Locate broken insulators
Detect contamination
• Inspect fastening hardware
Locate cotter pins
Count exposed bolt threads
Challenges of Power line Inspection
• Remote and hard to reach structures
• High-value infrastructure
cost of failure is extraordinary
• Using manned aircraft or manual towers inspection can be:
Expensive
Dangerous
Limited by ability to get close to structure
Challenges (cont’d)
• High electrical potential (kV) in power lines
Risk for proximate people/objects
Potential flashover
• Magnetic interference
• Obstacles
Towers & power lines
Increase risk during operations especially beyond line of sight
Overcoming the Challenges
• The Hard Way - Close proximity
Multiple sensors – obstacle avoidance, etc
Very precise positioning – skilled pilots
High resolution, wide FOV imagery
• The Right Way
Maintain reasonable standoff distance
HDZoom30
Solution Profile
• SkyRanger with HDZoom30 Safe standoff distance
Clear, precise, detailed imagery
Ease of use
• Class-leading endurance On station longer
Capture more imagery
Operate further from launch
• Class-leading wind and environmental tolerance High altitude
Operations are not constrained by wind/weather
Take-off location
The Tower
Inspection Scenario
• 500 kV live power line
• 400m from operator
Standoff distance 7m
Reading Serial Numbers
Example 2
• ~1000 ft (300m) away • On top of a mountain• Standoff of 65ft (20m)
Power Line Inspection
Insulator Inspection
EO/IR Capability
Common Challenges
Mirrored in other industries:
Solar farms
Wind power generation
Chemical plants
Common Challenges
Cell phone towers
Flare stacks
Pipelines
FAA Approved Applications
• Multiple FAA 333 Exemptions
Flare stack (on and offshore)
Power line
Plant inspection
• State-wide blanket COAs
Inspection Applications Worldwide
Thank You
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