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UAVUNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE
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What is UAV?
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicle is an aircraft without human pilot on board• Also known as drones or UAS (unmanned aircraft system)• Remotely controlled by a certified UAV pilot• Usually mounted with camera for image recording or connected to
pilot’s monitor for live viewing• Can be programmed to self land, fly home, follow a locus (path) or a
moving object
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Why UAV?
• Reduce cost• Quick and reliable data acquisition• De-risk shut downs and lives• Information in high quality
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Specific application – Oil and gas (offshore)• Oil rig inspection – detection of rust, corrosion, wear and
tear, structural integrity
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Specific application – Oil and gas (offshore)• Flare tip – allows tip monitoring without halting
operations; UAV to capture close up image of tip; thermal camera to be utilized
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Specific application – Oil and gas (onshore)• Pipeline inspection – UAV to detect leakage or crack with
infrared camera; miles of pipeline can be covered in a short time
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Specific application – Oil and gas (onshore)• Flare stack – inspection include the tips, supporting
structure and pipe work; can be done monthly for known issues or annually for regulation commitment
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Specific application – Oil and gas (onshore)• Structural integrity – surveys include storage tanks,
gantries, walkways; cracks, rust, corrosion can be determined
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