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Flare Stack Inspection Drones: Overview

An Innovative, Efficient, and Cost-Effective Way of Conducting Flare Stack Inspections 

UAV/UAS solutions available at Skynex Energy offer a highly efficient an inexpensive way of conducting flare stack inspections. Customizable UAV/UAS payload solutions, whether it be a visual 4K ultra-high definition ("UHD") drone camera with powerful zoom, a thermal imaging camera, or both, allow users to customize their drone to the particular needs and circumstances of an inspection. Smart/autonomous flight and aerial photography modes allow users to concentrate on the flare stack inspection, while the drone seamlessly and effortlessly flies itself according to a pre-programmed flight trajectory that follows chosen waypoints, or according to any other autonomous flight trajectory pre-programmed in the drone. Industrial-grade UAVs/UASs capable of performing flare stack inspections offer long control ranges, ultra-precise flight and navigational geo-positioning, as well as prolonged flight times that allow users to complete all the needs of a flare stack inspection in one flight. A highly responsive and manoeuvrable drone, combined with multi-directional infrared and other obstacle avoidance sensors further lend assistance in the successful completion of a flare stack inspection.

Using industrial drones to conduct industrial inspections, such as flare stack inspections, means significant cost savings in both professional inspection fees as well as in operational costs saved from avoiding a shutdown during a UAV inspection. Using an industrial-grade drone to conduct flare stack inspections remotely also means the inspector or, drone operator, and other staff members typically involved in such an inspection are far removed from any work hazards or risk. Worded differently, flare stack drone inspections offer a much safer solution. Advancements in drone technology also enable industrial drones to collect highly precise, accurate, high fidelity data sets, all of which can be used towards creating detailed, quality, engineer-grade inspection reports.

Investing in a drone solution for industrial monitoring and inspections means significant short and long-term cost savings, notably in professional drone operator fees. Ownership in an industrial drone solution also entails a high degree of flexibility and convenience, not least with what pertains to planning, organizing, and scheduling industrial drone activities and operations. Autonomy over an industrial drone solution also offers the highest degree of personalization and customization. Industrial drones integrate sophisticated, cutting-edge technologies that are designed to enhance the user-friendliness of drones. Autonomous/intelligent flight modes, including obstacle avoidance, facilitate the operability of an industrial drone, and allows its operator to focus more on flight mission objectives, and less on flight commands and control.