A WTG inspection using traditional rope access, scaffolding or platforms could be a dangerous and time-consuming operation; and up there, an inspector may rely only on his portable camera for taking pictures of a certain defect.

UAV inspection is gaining in popularity across the PV industry globally. In order to optimize performances and grant their capacity to generate electricity, PV fields must be periodically inspected, diagnosed and maintained.

Deployment of a UAV for inspection and monitoring can promote worker and plant safety, reduce costs, assess the facility’s status, define maintenance programs, and ultimately extend the life-cycle of a hydroelectric asset.