Painpoints
Pipelines often stretch across long distances in challenging terrains, rendering manual inspections hazardous and expensive.
Corrosion is a significant concern for pipelines, necessitating regular inspections to assess the structural integrity and detect potential leaks.
Traditional inspection methods struggle to maintain accurate documentation of changes due to external or environmental factors.
Advantages
Drones can swiftly cover extensive pipeline corridors, enhancing inspection efficiency without subjecting personnel to unnecessary risks.
Increase the frequency and quality of inspections with pre-planned and repeatable drone-based inspections.
Digitize your inspection records with drone data that is easily stored and shared.
Drone Platform
DJI Matrice 4T
Weight: 1219 g (with propellers)
Max Flight Time (without wind): 49 minutes
Environment Adaptability: Max takeoff altitude 6000 m, max wind speed resistance 12 m/s
Sensing System: Omnidirectional binocular vision system, supplemented with a 3D infrared sensor at the bottom of the aircraft
Wide-Angle Camera: 1/1.3-inch CMOS, 48MP effective pixels (Matrice 4T)
Medium Tele Camera: 1/1.3-inch CMOS, 48MP effective pixels
Telephoto Camera: 1/1.5-inch CMOS, 48MP effective pixels
Infrared Thermal Camera: 1280 × 1024@30fps (Super Resolution enabled, Night Mode not activated)
Laser Rangefinding: 1800 m measurement range (1 Hz) @ 20% reflectivity target
Payload and Software
DJI Pilot 2
Ground control.
Workflow
1 Mission Planning:
– Plan inspection route by using Waypoint Mission or manually fly the inspection route while using the Live Mission Recording feature for future replicable missions.
2 Data Collection:
– Upon arrival at the takeoff point, quickly deploy the drone and initiate the previously saved inspection. The drone will automatically follow the flight route.
– During the flight, you can detect a risk situation in real time and stop the route for verification.
3 Data Analysis:
– After the aircraft automatically lands, export the photos taken for further analysis and identification.
Drone Platform
Matrice 30T
Weight (incl. two batteries): 3770 ± 10 g
Max Flight Time: 41 min
Sensing System: Six-directional sensing and positioning
Environment Adaptability: Max service ceiling above sea level (without other payload) 7,000 m (with 1676 propellers); max wind resistance 12 m/s
Zoom Camera: 1/2-inch CMOS, effective pixels: 48MP
Payload and Software
DJI Pilot 2
Ground control.
Workflow
1 Mission Planning:
– Plan inspection route by using Waypoint Mission or manually fly the inspection route while using the Live Mission Recording feature for future replicable missions.
2 Data Collection:
– Upon arrival at the takeoff point, quickly deploy the drone and initiate the previously saved inspection mission. The drone will automatically follow the flight route.
– During the flight, you can detect a risk situation in real time, stop the route for verification and pinpoint the location for further repair work.
3 Data Analysis:
– Analyze the images to detect defects or required maintenance work by manually reviewing the data collected. Transfer the data to a third-party software to identify equipment defects using model detection.
Drone Platform
DJI Matrice 400
Weight: 9740±40 g (with batteries)
Max Takeoff Weight: 15.8 kg
Max Payload: 6 kg
Max Flight Time: 59 minutes
Max Horizontal Speed: 25 m/s
Sensing System: Omnidirectional binocular vision system (surround view provided by full-color fisheye vision sensors), horizontal rotating LiDAR, upper LiDAR, downward 3D infrared range sensor, and six-direction mmWave radar
Environment Adaptability: IP55 rating, max takeoff altitude 7000 m, operating temperature -20° to 50° C (-4° to 122° F)
Payload Compatibility: Zenmuse H30 Series, Zenmuse L2, Zenmuse P1, Zenmuse V1, Zenmuse S1, and third-party payloads
Payload and Software
DJI Pilot 2
Ground control.
Zenmuse H30T
Wide-Angle RGB Camera: 1/1.3-inch CMOS, 48MP effective pixels
Zoom RGB Camera: 1/1.8-inch CMOS, 40MP effective pixels, 34× hybrid optical zoom
Infrared Thermal Camera: 1280×1024@30fps
NIR Auxiliary Light Illumination Range: Approx. 8m diameter circle @ 100 m
Laser Range Finder: Max measurement range 3000 m
Workflow
1 Data Collection:
– Fly the drone manually using the DJI Pilot 2 app or the third-party payload software.
– If the gas detector senses a leak it will trigger an alert. Capture images and sensor data on the spot to evaluate the situation.
2 Data Analysis:
– Review the gas sensor and visual inspection data to detect defects or required maintenance work.
Drone Platform
DJI Matrice 4D
Weight: 1850 g
Max Flight Time: 54 minutes
Environment Adaptability: IP55 rating, max takeoff altitude 6500 m, max wind speed resistance 12 m/s
Sensing System: Omnidirectional binocular vision system, supplemented with a 3D infrared sensor at the bottom of the aircraft
Mechanical Shutter Speed: 2–1/2000 s, minimum photo interval 0.5 s
Wide-Angle Camera: 4/3-inch CMOS, 20MP effective pixels
Medium Tele Camera: 1/1.3-inch CMOS, 48MP effective pixels
Telephoto Camera: 1/1.5-inch CMOS, 48MP effective pixels
Laser Rangefinding: 1800 m measurement range (1 Hz) @20% reflectivity target
DJI Dock 3
Weight: 55 kg (without the drone)
Size: 1760×745×485 mm (L×W×H, dock cover opened)
Environment Adaptability: -30° to 50° C (-22° to 122° F) operating temperature, IP56 rating, maximum operating altitude 4500 m
Max Operating Radius: 10 km
Charging Time: 27 minutes
Security Camera (Internal) Resolution: 1920×1080
Payload and Software
DJI FlightHub 2
Drone and dock’s cloud management system.
Workflow
1 Mission Planning:
– Use DJI FlightHub 2 or preferred third-party sofware to plan inspection routes based on pipeline models and maps.
– Or import previously saved inspection flight routes to the DJI FlightHub 2 via the Pilot 2 app using the Live Mission Recording feature.
2 Data Collection:
– Using DJI FlightHub 2, select the preferred dock and scheduled inspection mission.
– The DJI Matrice 4D or Matrice 4TD will execute inspection tasks as planned, and the captured results will be automatically uploaded to the DJI FlightHub 2 cloud platform.
3 Data Analysis:
– Analyze the inspection photos manually or export to a third-party model detection software to identify defects or deterioration on the components.
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