Remote visual inspections are paving the way for safer, more efficient, and cost-effective maintenance processes. Beyond meeting regulatory requirements, regular inspections help extend the life of critical assets. They also enable access to areas that are difficult or impossible to reach manually, making them an essential tool in modern industrial operations.
Why should you consider investing in a visual inspection drone? Here are five compelling stories that highlight the value of this technology.
**5 Ways a Visual Inspection Drone Can Enhance Your Operations**
**1. Visual Inspections During Active Testing**
In one project, the team needed to inspect the convection center of a furnace, focusing on shock tubes and potential leaks. Traditionally, such inspections would be done manually when the system was offline. However, during active hydro testing, it was too dangerous for personnel to be present. Using a Flyability drone, the team conducted a remote inspection while the test was ongoing, collecting crucial data without risk. This approach not only improved safety but also saved time and resources.
**2. Continuous Cooling Tower Operations**
Cooling towers require frequent internal inspections, which often result in significant downtime. In one case, a four-bay cooling tower was inspected using drones with minimal disruption. By shutting down one bay at a time, the team could conduct inspections without halting the entire operation. This method allowed the tower to continue functioning efficiently while still maintaining safety and compliance.
**3. Supporting Human Inspections**
Drones can complement human inspectors by accessing hard-to-reach areas. For example, a tank’s top structure and supports were inspected using a drone, eliminating the need for expensive scaffolding and reducing risks associated with working at height. The drone provided clear visuals, allowing the team to complete an API570 inspection safely and effectively.
**4. Inspecting Hard-to-Access Areas**
At the World Waterpark and Mindbender roller coaster in West Edmonton Mall, drones were used to inspect complex infrastructure. Their ability to navigate tight spaces allowed the team to access areas that were previously unreachable, even with scaffolding. The process became faster, safer, and significantly more cost-effective—cutting inspection time from 10–20 hours to just 1–2 and reducing costs by over 80%.
**5. Last-Minute, One-Time Checks**
Pampa EnergÃa, Argentina’s largest independent energy company, used a drone to inspect boilers at their power plant. Traditional manual inspections required building scaffolding, taking up to seven days of downtime. However, a drone completed a full boiler inspection in under 20 minutes. Surprisingly, the inspection revealed severe damage in a second boiler, leading the company to avoid restarting it and saving $420,000 in costs related to scaffolding, downtime, and insurance.
**Ready to Explore Remote Visual Inspections?**
If you're looking to improve safety, efficiency, and cost control, Flyability's remote inspection solutions could transform your operations. Contact us today to learn more and take the first step toward smarter, safer inspections.
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