Aerial Drone Services
How It Works
Using aerial drone services for tank inspections offers several advantages, including reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and enhancing safety.
Panoramic Video
Drones have become a useful tool to assist tank owners with a variety of tasks. 360° Eye level panoramic video can be utilized by tank owners to highlight their infrastructure.
External Tank Inspections
Drones can easily access and video external surfaces on tanks that would otherwise require time consuming rigging to inspect. Drones can provide a variety of services such as external inspections for structural integrity, coating corrosion, leaks, and other data collection.
Using the drone’s collected data, DIXON can create a detailed inspection report, include photos and videos, to highlighting structure qualities or issues.
Inspections can be conducted without disrupting the operation of the water storage tank.
Winter Roof Inspections
Drones have the ability to capture close-up footage of the roof without the need for scaffolding or ladders. When winter weather or any conditions make external climbing unsafe, drones can be utilized to inspect tank roofs for potential issues quickly and safely.
Antenna Documentation
Using drones for water tank antenna inspections is highly efficient and effective. Drones equipped with high-resolution cameras can perform external inspections in a fraction of the time it would take a person to climb. The drone captures images and videos and can be used to quickly document antenna inventories, which can be analyzed in real-time. Any issues, such as signs of wear and tear, corrosion, or antenna malfunctions, are noted for further attention or repairs.
Condition Assessments
Drones can inspect areas that may be difficult to reach manually, such as the top of antennas or remote water tanks in rural areas.
Drones produce detailed photos and videos that can be zoomed in to assess potential problem areas. This data can be analyzed for condition assessments later by engineers or maintenance teams.
Safety Compliance Checks
When a quick, compliant assessment is necessary, drones eliminate the need for workers to physically climb the water tank, reducing the risk of accidents, especially when dealing with tall structures or dangerous weather conditions.
Using drones for water tank inspections improves safety, reduces costs, increases efficiency, and provides high-quality data for better maintenance planning. It’s a smart way to integrate technology into infrastructure maintenance for tank surfaces and antennas.
Benefits of Drone Inspections
360-Degree Panoramic Video: Capture comprehensive eye-level panoramic videos to create mock-ups of proposed lettering and logo applications.
Access Hard-to-Reach Areas: Inspect external areas on tanks that would typically require extensive rigging, saving time and enhancing safety.
Winter Inspections: Safely inspect tank roofs during winter when weather conditions make climbing hazardous.
Antenna Inventory Documentation: Efficiently document and inventory antenna installations with precise aerial footage.