Substations and converter stations serve as essential nodes within the electrical grid, and their secure and reliable functioning depends on thorough and systematic inspections
Advanced substation inspection solutions offering agility and versatility to create precise digital replicas of substations and conduct detailed examinations of electrical components using both visible and infrared imaging for early fault detection.
Automated inspection protocols reduce the necessity for hands-on involvement and decrease the duration spent on-site, thereby enhancing efficiency and quality, addressing manual inspections that are labor-intensive and involve navigating complex structures with subjective assessments.
Drones are capable of approaching electrical equipment closely or utilizing high-resolution zoom lenses to obtain sharp, intricate visuals, solving high-voltage equipment safety clearance restrictions that limit accessibility of inspection personnel to certain zones and apparatus.
Aerial inspections offer novel vantage points for inspecting critical components and facilitate the assessment of equipment condition through advanced thermal imaging analysis, addressing inspection challenges of vital components with limited visibility and difficulties in efficient data management.
Create precise digital replicas of substations for comprehensive monitoring and maintenance planning using advanced 3D modeling capabilities.
Detailed examination of transformers, circuit breakers, and busbars using thermal and visual imaging for early fault detection.
Ensure compliance with safety clearances and regulations while maintaining comprehensive inspection coverage of critical infrastructure.
Comprehensive drone-based solutions designed for inspection operations.
The DJI Mavic 3E / 3T drones are compact and capable of navigating through the relatively narrow spaces between equipment. They are equipped with high-definition visible light and infrared cameras (M3T) that can generate accurate 3D models and conduct detailed inspections of power equipment, thereby reducing risks and manual labor.
Use software like DJI Terra or DJI FlightHub 2 to plan inspection flight routes based on high-definition 3D models of the substation with precise navigation through equipment.
Upload the flight path to the Mavic 3E / 3T drone. The drone automatically executes pre-planned flight route, capturing visible light and infrared inspection photos.
Import the images to DJI Thermal Analysis Tool to analyze the inspection results manually or import to a third-party software to identify equipment defects using model detection.
Generate comprehensive substation digital twins and equipment condition reports with thermal analysis and maintenance recommendations for optimal asset management.
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