control. This 2.4Ghz communication link offers high-quality data transfer and is easy to use and operate. Imaging feeds are also saved on to an onboard data card to allow for retrospective analysis.
The Elios 2 also features onboard LED lighting which helps the pilot to navigate, as well as improving the quality of the video and images collected, and the standard payloads also include a separate integrated thermal camera which can help further where visibility is limited. Thermal imaging cameras provide a non-intrusive way of identifying temperature differentials which can be present in an impending mechanical failure, and are also great at detecting leaks and cracks in tanks and other structures, and can even detect moisture intrusion which can be difficult with the
naked eye; on a ship, this can be an invaluable early warning sign of a bigger problem.
One of the greatest benefits of UAS systems has been the ability to collect imagery, data and video remotely, removing surveying staff from potentially hazardous situations. The Elios Ground Station enhances its proposition by giving the UAS pilot access to live telemetry data and SD video being captured by the Elios in real-time. The telemetry data interface communicates battery level, signal strength and relative heading and altitude, all important measurements for any drone flight, yet specific to the Ground Station is the ability to monitor light intensity and camera exposure. When carrying out inspections inside a ship, or tank, light will be limited. Being able to monitor conditions and adjust settings to suit can be the difference between a successful survey and a waste of time and money.
Compliance Made Easy
Utilising drone technology can make all the difference when complying with the ISM code and creating a robust and easy to execute Safety Management System. With such a large amount of importance placed on crew and passenger welfare, anything that can help to lessen exposure to hazards has to be explored. Autonomous technologies are set to revolutionise our world and whilst we wait for our driverless cars which will cut road deaths, and robots which will carry out surgical procedures, we can make use of the technology we have now. UASs are proven to increase the safety of workers in numerous situations. The Elios 2 has now shown that this is possible even under the most difficult of circumstances. Ships are dangerous places, with unique characteristics and hazards which require specialist considerations.
For more information on the ELIOS 2 and the benefits it could offer your organisation, contact
COPTRZ at
info@coptrz.com, or call 00 44 330 111 7177.
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