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For utility and other critical infrastructure companies, this video from PG&E speaks clearly to the value remote dock-based drone operations can bring to your businesses.

I could #drone on and on . . . But this is a unique take on what a smart grid can be. #smartgrid #energytransition #transmission https://lnkd.in/eBdKDpuk

Then: Our autonomous drone-in-a-box, equipped with RGB and thermal cameras, was deployed at several oil & gas facilities running gas leak inspections. These trusted tools enabled us to detect visible signs of leaks and wear, from the stark oil stains on the ground to the subtlest of temperature shifts. Now: In a groundbreaking leap forward, we've taken the industry's trusted Sierra-Olympia Technologies Inc. OGI sensor and engineered the first-ever integration onto an autonomous drone. This isn't just an upgrade—it's a complete redefinition of emission detection capabilities. With the ability to detect and pinpoint the source of methane emissions in motion, our solution empowers oil & gas leaders to not only uphold but elevate their safety protocols and environmental responsibilities. The Percepto Air Max OGI reimagines what's possible, offering an unmatched level of detection precision from a safe distance, all while minimizing the carbon footprint of traditional inspection methods. Our innovation doesn't stop at simply adopting existing technology; we're transforming it. By integrating a familiar and reliable OGI camera into our #DroneInABox, we've made it possible for LDAR teams to go beyond handheld inspections to frequent, automated, and safe OGI surveying from the skies—ushering in a new era of operational excellence and environmental stewardship. #NextGenInspection #OGIIntegration #PerceptoInnovation #SustainableSafety

Exail and Oceaneering International have reached an agreement for Oceaneering to purchase its first DriX USV to support deepwater geophysical and asset inspection operations, including autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) positioning, and offshore and nearshore surveys. DriX USV has accumulated several thousand hours in operation since entering service in 2016. It can conduct over-the-horizon supervised autonomous operations thanks to its A.I powered CortiX software, its state-of-the-art sensors and its Communication suite. The Communication suite comprises of conventional radios, 5G, and Starlink Satellite Communication system while offering outstanding seakeeping and speed capabilities. Read more >> https://hubs.la/Q021pdg00 Martin McDonald, Senior Vice President of Subsea Robotics, said: “We are excited to use DriX USV as part of our integrated service offerings and to pair it with our AUV systems, such as the FreedomTM vehicle. DriX allows us to remotely gather the same high-quality data at a lower operational impact, without the need for an offshore-based crew. This reduces health, safety, and environmental risks while freeing up multi-service vessels to complete other tasks.” Find out more: https://hubs.la/Q021pdg00 #oceanscience #oceantech #usv #unmannedsystems #survey #automation #unmannedsurfacevehicle

New survey and inspection technologies in the offshore market !

🤖New tech has opened up a new frontier in #offshorewind surveys and inspections. Slimmer and more cost-efficient AUVs, USVs and UAVs; cloud systems providing real-time data; and AI streamlining data processing operations are being increasingly used in this part of the supply chain. While conventional vessels and methods still cannot be replaced in some areas such as geotechnical investigations, new technologies are steadily entering the fields of geophysical and environmental surveys and inspections. Recurring surveys and data acquisition – which would typically be a costly and time-consuming endeavour – are now no longer out of reach. 🎙️offshoreWIND.biz spoke about new survey and inspection technologies with Bureau Veritas North America, Terradepth, and Sulmara following Oceantic Network's IPF 2024 in New Orleans. More in the article 👇

💥 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺.💥   For offshore USV operations, reliable maneuverability and environmental resilience are crucial. We've addressed these challenges in a single system solution! Which is based on the following key elements:    𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: double systems and backup solutions for critical components such as power, navigation, communication, situational awareness and computing in compact vessels.   𝗔𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: our innovative, patented vessel positioning system enables Dynamic Positioning for offshore USVs using minimal moving parts.   𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺: utilizing an independent intelligent automation network with different industrial sensors and monitoring of individual components.  𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀: our novel control software, like our weather vane control algorithms to manage wind, wave, and current disturbances autonomously in real-time.     Through these onboard redundancy and safety measures, we mitigate single points of failure. This, in combination with our positioning and control innovations, empowers our USVs to deliver up to DP2-like performance capabilities.    👉 Ready to learn more? Discover how we can build your customer-specific USVs based on our modular platform design and autonomous navigation technologies. Contact us at unmanned@demcon.com.    #DynamicPositioning #OffshoreOperations #CustomUSVs #Innovation #Autonomous #usv #uncrewed #dredging #hydrographic #survey 

A comprehensive and effective inspection solution with drone takes these into consideration: ✔ 1. Complex terrain factors, ✔ 2. Autonomous aircraft maintenance, ✔ 3. Obstacle-avoidance detection for closely-spaced power lines, ✔ 4. Intelligent planning of inspection route, ✔ 5. Ease of operation,  ✔ 6. Intelligent data management and command center. AUTEL enterprise drone - Harness the power of technology to boost efficiency and minimize downtime for energy companies. 🌏 #powergrids #EnterpriseDrone #inspection #infrastructure #solarplant 🔍 Looking for a cost-effective inspection solution for electricity grids or solar plants? Feel free to send me a direct message. We work together. 💪

The 4th Global Wind O&M conference is taking place later this week. We are going to enjoy two days of super interesting conferences and networking  focused on how to tackle Wind O&M challenges and share insights with some of the most relevant stakeholders. Because in the end, there is one common challenge among operators: how to operate wind turbines in the most efficient way. We appreciate listening to different perspectives, challenges, or approaches. We then bring these insights to our development and operations teams to explore opportunities for improvement. We are hardwired to adapting our technology to the industry needs and develop new solutions. As, no matter if you have a Full service Agreement, or if you are under warranty, or if you operate your own assets: you want to be aware of their condition and avoid any preventable loss. So quality of results, optimisation of workflows, smooth scheduling, having the right tools adapted to the environment and a team with the needed skills is key. Our CTO, Kevin Lind,  will be speaking about the impact of drone inspections in O&M, how we keep improving our ML and reducing our processing time, why an automated inspection provides better input and standardised quality of results and why drones are more efficient than rope access. And why that? Because having high quality results in 48h even before winter ends, allows you to budget and schedule repairs within the same season, without deviations. The secret is working SMARTER, and behind any of our decisions there is meticulous consideration and testing of alternatives. Because when it comes to our solutions, we make them so easy to use that as soon as you try our system (automated drones and AI- all coupled with automatic reporting) you’ll find yourself asking: Why haven’t we adopted this solution sooner? #perceptualrobotics #robotics #artificialintelligence #renewableenergy #innovation #windenergy #drone #energy #offshorewind #offshorewindenergy #UAV  #bladerepair

📸 UFR Inspect is ready for its close-up 🦾 Prominent Hill was looking to automate its infrastructure inspection task to ensure early detection of any faults that could potentially lead to disruption of operations. The inspection task is currently performed manually by crews, which takes up a lot of shifts across already resource-constrained teams. Enter Universal Field Robots and our robot library, which includes an ATV platform pre-equipped with our UFR autonomy package. We selected this platform as it can travel long distances and has adequate payload capacity for all the additional sensors required for the inspection task. We also leveraged a lot of the autonomous driving development we had done with the underground haul truck, further accelerating the project timeline. We are excited to use new technology, including Starlink Mobility, which provides comms well outside typical cellular networks. UFR Inspect will soon proceed to on-site testing at Prominent Hill to push the limits of what can be achieved with early detection of infrastructure damage. Future-facing applications of this solution include other consistent, long-range inspection or delivery tasks, including topography scanning in solar farm construction. If you'd like to find out more about our solutions, visit: https://lnkd.in/gZgG3AG #Robotics #Automation #Resources #Mining #Construction #Technology #Inspection #Infrastructure #Delivery #Safety #Efficiency #Maintenance #UniversalFieldRobots