POWER GENERATION
0 human entry in
confined spaces
Visual inspections are performed
remotely from a safe distance
$0.5 millions savings
for boiler inspection
from reduced downtimes and faster
inspection turnarounds
470 hours of work
saved
for a scrubber inspection performed
with Elios in less than 10 hours.
Perform regular inspections to achieve maximum efficiency and reliable operations
BENEFITS
A safe and effective way to inspect at heights and in hard-to-reach areas
Reduce risks
Reduced costs
Enhanced efficiency
APPLICATIONS
A practical solution for all kinds of visual inspections
Mechanical integrity analysis
Preventive maintenance
Confined spaces inspections
Emergency response
ACCESSIBILITY
Access to advanced drone capabilities for a range of applications in the power generation industry
Our drones have repeatedly proven effective at performing visual inspections in the following assets:
HOW TO
Assess the condition of your industrial assets in a 3-step process
Recon flight
Test the behavior of the drone within an asset and uncover any obstacles that might obstruct flying and/or the collection of visual data.
General inspection flights
Collect visual data on the state of the entire asset and analyze the video footage frame by frame to reveal damaged sections of the asset.
Detailed inspection flights
Further inspect damaged areas revealed by the general inspection flights so that a maintenance decision can be reached.
Related Products
Elios 3
Indoor drone for inspection, mapping, and surveying
Software solution
Inspector 4.0
OUR CLIENTS
Our products are trusted among a number of power generation companies worldwide.
CASE STUDIES
Learn how power plants and power facilities are using indoor drones to service assets
Frequently Asked Questions
In order to operate a drone, do you have to be an engineer, an NDE inspector or a piping inspector?
How do I train my team?
Do I need to adapt my Standard Operating Procedures?
Can a drone be used as a formal inspection tool?
Several clients have conducted formal inspections using our products that have been approved by classification societies. You can read more about an example in this article: //isibooks.net/articles-and-media/can-a-drone-be-used-as-a-formal-inspection-tool
The thing to note is that drones can't permanently be recognized as a formal inspection tool, since inspectors are agnostic to specific tools. Rather, inspectors can approve a given tool in a specific inspection when they see the data it can produce.
How to process inspection data?
Once your mission is completed, you can simply connect Elios to your computer using the USB port fitted on the top of the drone to import all data in Inspector, our companion software.
After retrieving the flight data, you have immediate access to a high resolution point cloud of your assets that you can visualise in Inspector. You can then review your POIs and document your inspection by taking notes in the POIs, making measurements, and exporting your data as a report.
Does Flyability keep your data safe from cyber attack?
As long as the user does not manually connect to a WiFi network, there is no physical link between the Elios system and the internet—ensuring complete data safety.
In addition, Flyability only collects data in one instance: when the drone is armed while the tablet on the GCS is connected to the internet. In these cases, we collect the unit ID — which is encrypted and can only be read by Flyability —, the time of flight, and the firmware version. Operators are notified of this and have the option to opt-out.
For more information on the data safety, please consult the following link:
Cyber Security With Flyability Drones
Are drones intrinsically safe?
For more information on this subject, please follow the link: //isibooks.net/articles-and-media/are-drones-intrinsically-safe
Can I fly Elios drones outdoors?
Should I insource or outsource drone-based inspections?
Insourcing versus outsourcing your industrial inspection drone program
What is the size of the smallest defect the Elios drones can spot?
Drones Camera Resolution: Three Metrics You Should Know About
For more information on the types of data the Elios 2 can collect: