
New Inspection Technology
Reasons to Request a Drone Inspection
Large equipment and tall structures often represent logistical challenges for an inspection team because of the difficulty in accessing elevated areas. Previous options for visually assessing a location hundreds of feet high were limited; either have a rope access technician descend from above or send a visual inspector up on a crane — the latter of which is expensive and both of which are potentially dangerous. Drone technology now affords inspectors a faster, safer, and more convenient alternative.
Unlike other inspection services, our drone units are piloted by the same people performing the inspections — namely certified technicians and professional engineers — who then draft their report based on the footage they have gathered over the flight. This inter-disciplinary approach allows ATS to provide solutions to any problem we locate during an inspection flight, whereas other services can only inform you about them. Our drone inspection capabilities are ultimately a tool ATS technicians can use to ensure that our clients receive the same quality inspection services that they have come to expect with the added benefits of increased efficiency and safety.
Drone Inspection Capabilities
Because of the power and versatility of our drone units, ATS Engineering can offer the following services:
- Remote Visual Inspections
- Thermal Imaging Inspections
Standards and Regulations
- UAV may only be operated by FAA licensed drone pilot
- UAV has to be registered for commercial flight with the FAA under part 107
- UAV has to weigh less than 55lbs upon takeoff, including attachments and payload
- Pilot must maintain visual line of sight with UAV during outdoor flights
- UAV has to fly at 100mph or less
- UAV cannot fly directly over people’s heads
- Pilot cannot operate drone from a moving vehicle unless in a sparsely populated area
About ATS and UAV Inspections
Since our founding in 1967, ATS has delivered world-class inspection, engineering consulting, and testing services. Our client base spans the globe and represents a wide variety of industries. Specific fields that can benefit from our drone inspection services are telecommunications, steel/aluminum, pulp/paper, power generation, oil/gas, nuclear, manufacturing, and construction industries.
Our clients trust ATS to provide them with detailed insight into the condition of their equipment because we consistently produce accurate results, and present them in a clear and organized manner. We accomplish this by following our quality assurance program, which helps us deliver excellent service regularly. ATS emphasizes quick turnaround times, accurate reporting, and accessible customer service oriented employees in our effort to constantly improve the customer experience.