While drones fly well, robots perform repetitive tasks well, and these new autonomous drones have combined the best of both worlds. Controlled robots contact a structure to take steel and paint thickness measurements, while computers control a specially designed spray coating system.
On-site autonomous industrial drone solutions have grown in popularity because of their immediate on-site availability, convenience, and large-scale production capabilities. Deployed on-site, an autonomous industrial drone is always available to apply coatings, enable more efficient and frequent site and equipment inspections, collect data consistently and persistently, eliminate human error, and gain actionable AI-driven insights.
How Can I Use Them In My Business?
Autonomous drones are highly-adaptable to business needs. For example, you can launch one autonomous drone or combine multiple systems depending on the coverage requirements of each industrial site. Even if you’re off-site during the drone mission, you can view site conditions in real-time and receive alerts and operational insights. If you’re not available during the mission, the system automatically generates reports based on mission findings for review at a later time.
Designed to integrate into operations flawlessly, autonomous industrial drones solve many operational challenges from the sky – from strengthening safety and security measures to streamlining maintenance. Yet it’s important to remember not all autonomous drones are created equal.
Ok, Where Do I Sign Up?
Before investing in an autonomous drone solution, consider the features that will be most important to you and what you require from one. It’s important to realize that not all drones can do the same functions. If you are looking for a drone that can give you an eye in the sky for your coating projects, one of the lower-end drones could work for you. However, if it’s an all-around coating solution like we have discussed today, several organizations are currently working on this technology, but it is still in its infancy. Some companies have broken ground with solutions past just doing demos, such as Apellix. If you want to know more information on autonomous drone solutions, send us a message or call us anytime.
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