The release of the Elios 3 has significantly expanded the applications for Flyability’s drones, some of which are now used outdoors for tasks like the mapping and inspection of pipe racks on land and at sea, radiation surveying of radioactive waste structures, and bridge and culvert inspection.
Flyability is introducing the Elios 3 RID, built to comply with all specifications outlined in the FAA’s Remote ID rule, to enable its customers to take full use of the technology’s potential. In order to ensure that adhering to the legislation would not negatively impact how the gadget operated in locations lacking GPS, the business worked with leading experts and the FAA.
“While our drones have typically been used indoors, the Elios 3 has many unique features that mean many want to use it outside too,” said Alexandre Meldem, Managing Director of the Americas. “So we’re excited to start shipping the Elios 3 RID to see what new applications our customers will find for it in the great outdoors.”
Features and advantages of the ELIOS 3 RAD payload
By simply adding the “ELIOS 3 RAD Payload” to the payload that comes standard with the ELIOS 3, it is possible to precisely detect and quantify radiation in real time and remotely. It comprises of a radiation sensor and a specific application. As a consequence, the facility may be promptly repaired by creating a repair plan, putting precautionary measures in place, lessening the workload of inspectors, and ensuring safety.
Making sure inspectors are safe
It can be used to securely detect and quantify radiation from outside the controlled area or protected region since it can move around freely in the facility’s air, especially in incredibly small areas.
Accurate situational awareness in real-time
On a 3D point cloud map, the flight route may be shown, and the radiation leakage position and dose can be precisely understood both globally and for each random point.
Traditional facility inspection is also an option
It is feasible to gather and produce data such as typical facility inspections and 3D surveys without employing the “E3 RAD payload” except from radiation-related inspections and emergency response.
Background and future of development
In nuclear power plants, it’s important to look for radiation leaks during routine facility inspections or in the case of an emergency. If leaks are detected, it’s also important to pinpoint their position and precisely quantify radiation doses. Inspectors used to bring radiation detectors with them to the site in the past to take measurements, but this constituted a safety risk because radiation exposure was a given.
In addition, an effort has been made to detect and quantify radiation using a self-propelled robot because inspectors cannot visit the plant in an emergency like an accident. If it is crumbling, there is an issue with mobility being constrained and the range of inspection being limited.
With the introduction of the ELIOS series at several facilities, including electric power plants and plants, Blue Innovation has addressed issues including creating a flexible inspection system, addressing risky work and astronomical prices, and reacting to labour shortages.
This time, the inspection procedure at nuclear sites will be more effective and DX with the introduction of the ELIOS 3 RAD payload, which can monitor radiation in real time and 3D while flying. We’ll keep doing our part.
