The tip speed of wind turbine rotor blades can reach more than 300 km/h. Imagine a rain drop hitting the leading edge. The impact is compareable to a bullet. Together with Skyspecs, we have introduced autonomous drones to detect such damage. The drone flies without a human operator using advanced sensors. It is therefore faster, more efficient and less expensive than conventional methods. See how it works.
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