OFFSHORE WIND FARM INSPECTION FOR SIEMENS GAMESA
Sector Power Generation
Region Europe
The brief included the close visual inspection of 27 turbines, capturing a complete visual record of the leading edge, training edge, pressure and suction sides of each blade.
Traditionally, the inspections would have been carried out using rope access technicians, however this technique would have significantly increased man hours on site and involves working at height.
Cyberhawk was tasked by leading offshore wind turbine manufacturer, Siemens Gamesa, to carry out close visual inspections of an offshore wind farm in September 2017. Cyberhawk was chosen due to our framework agreement with the company, as well as our previous experience in successfully inspecting offshore structure and high-quality imagery captured.
Cyberhawk mobilised a two-man team to undertake the UAV inspections, completing the entire turbine inspection in a handful of days. The use of UAVs mitigated the risks of working at height and meant reduced downtime and lost production for the client.
The brief included the close visual inspection of 27 turbines, capturing a complete visual record of the leading edge, training edge, pressure and suction sides of each blade.
Traditionally, the inspections would have been carried out using rope access technicians, however this technique would have significantly increased man hours on site and involves working at height.