RWE and Quali Drone Use Autonomous Drones for Real-Time Wind Turbine Blade Inspections in Denmark
RWE and Danish startup Quali Drone have successfully conducted autonomous drone inspections of wind turbine blades at the Rødsand 2 offshore wind farm, marking a first for offshore technology. Funded by the EUDP programme, this method allows real-time assessments without stopping turbines, utilizing AI and advanced imaging techniques to identify blade abnormalities. This innovative approach aims to enhance operational efficiency while reducing downtime, costs, and CO2 emissions in the offshore wind industry.
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RWE has successfully conducted autonomous drone inspections of wind turbine blades at the Rødsand 2 offshore wind farm in Denmark, marking the first offshore demonstration of this technology. In collaboration with Danish startup Quali Drone and funded by the EUDP programme, the inspection process allows for real-time assessments while turbines are operational, which traditionally required stopping the turbines.
This innovative approach is part of the Danish AQUADA-GO project and utilizes AI technology from DTU, the Technical University of Denmark, to identify abnormalities in turbine blades through advanced algorithms and computer vision, including thermal imaging. The drone inspection method aims to reduce downtime, inspection costs, and CO2 emissions, potentially transforming operational efficiency in the offshore wind industry.
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