Intelligent Flying robots, such as the SKYRON, offer a precise and low-risk alternative to conventional inspection methods. This robot allows a pair of inspectors to safely perform measurements and inspections without exposure to potential hazards.

One example of the robot's capabilities is its ability to perform Non-Destructive Testing on a contaminated Surge Tank. The tank's hazardous environment made it challenging to conduct conventional inspections. By utilizing the intelligent flying robot, the inspectors could avoid close contact with the contaminated materials and conduct a safe Ultrasonic Thickness inspection. This highlights the potential for more NDT inspections to be conducted in hazardous environments without risking the safety of inspectors.

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First Flying Robot on an Offshore Platform

Earlier this year, SKYRON was the first flying robot to perform contact-based NDT inspection on an offshore platform.

inspection robots

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- unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)

Reza Tavakoli

fromAvestec Technologies

20 Dec, 2022.

Earlier this year, SKYRON was the first flying robot to perform contact-based Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspection on an offshore platform. The inspected offshore platform, a large, isolated structure surrounded by water, is one of the largest in the world. Such robotic NDT inspection ensured the crew's safety compared to conventional methods.

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In conventional NDT inspection, inspectors use rope access for difficult-to-reach spots on offshore platforms. Rope access grants accessibility to locations; however, it costs unnecessary time and money, and even more, the method puts inspectors in dangerous positions.

SKYRON offers a safe, timely, and cost-efficient solution for NDT inspection. The Tethered Flying Robot only needs a two-member crew to conduct a contact-based and visual inspection. SKYRON performs contact-based examination by attaching to the targeted surfaces, providing a secure and stable placement for accurate measurements.

SKYRON performing ultrasonic thickness measurements

The offshore tank's hot temperature and high humidity made the inspection mission more challenging. Operation in a humid environment at temperatures greater than 35° C can cause heat exhaustion risks, potentially leading to heat stroke. The inspectors knew that they had to use as little movement as possible. If the job used conventional methods, the inspection team would need to move scaffolding equipment down the hatch, set it up, and climb to reach the required measurement location. Thankfully, the inspectors using SKYRON did not require the same amount of physical effort. After entering the confined space with the equipment, the Avestec crew set SKYRON up, and within fifteen minutes, it was flying. The inspect

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