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The Importance of Data Localization in the Inspection Business—And How Inspector 3.0 Can Help
In any industry, inspections share a common goal: identifying defects within assets. During manual inspections, finding a defect is straightforward because you're physically standing in front of it. However, when using advanced Remote Visual Inspection (RVI) tools like the Elios 2, which lacks GPS-based indoor positioning, determining the exact location of a defect becomes challenging.
Take, for instance, inspecting a boiler using an indoor drone. While reviewing the video footage, how do you pinpoint the precise location of a defect? Sometimes it's evident, but other times, it requires a mix of strategies, such as barometric measurements, maps, blueprints, and visual cues from the footage. Even then, accurately localizing the defect can be tricky.
Getting the exact location of a defect can save significant time and resources. For example, entering an asset to repair a defect without knowing its precise location could result in wasted effort and prolonged downtime, costing businesses substantial revenue. Accurate data localization also helps reduce scaffolding costs by ensuring scaffolding is placed where it’s needed most.
From a customer's perspective, not having precise defect locations can lead to dissatisfaction. Customers often expect detailed reports showing the exact locations of defects within an asset. Moreover, accurate data localization facilitates communication among teams involved in maintenance operations, such as inspectors, maintenance workers, scaffolders, and operators.
Inspector 3.0, Flyability's latest software designed for Elios 2 users, addresses these challenges by enabling data localization on a 3D map created post-inspection. Key features include data localization and mapping tools that help inspectors identify and mark defect locations during flights.
Simon Kumm from InspecDrone explains, "With Inspector 3.0, we can now pinpoint the exact location of defects within an asset." This software transforms visual data into a 3D model, clearly showing where defects are located.
Here’s how it works:
1. Conduct an inspection flight with the Elios 2.
2. Mark Points of Interest (POIs) where defects are identified using the remote controller.
3. Use Inspector 3.0’s mapping feature to generate a sparse 3D map, highlighting the marked defects.
For example, consider a tank inspection. The software creates a 3D model where defects are easily identifiable. Another case involves inspecting complex machinery, where the software highlights the exact locations of wear and tear.
Processing time has been optimized too. Most inspections can be processed within 20 to 50 minutes, allowing you to present findings to clients on the same day. As Thibault Chatillon from Setec notes, "Inspector 3.0 fills a gap we've had for years. My clients now see the problem right where it is."
If you're looking to enhance your inspection data with precise localization, check out Inspector 3.0.