Bridge Inspection
MMC Drones' Bridge Inspection solution uses high-resolution camera-equipped drones to meticulously inspect critical bridge components like decks, piers, and cables. Leveraging LiDAR, it swiftly generates BIM and digital twin models for faster, cost-effective assessments. This technology helps builders, maintainers, and auditors understand bridge conditions and proactively plan maintenance.
Painpoints
- – Traditional bridge inspections often necessitate workers climbing the structures or utilizing aerial work platforms, presenting significant safety hazards, particularly under adverse weather conditions.
- – Manual inspections can be time-intensive, especially for expansive bridges, leading not only to prolonged durations but also potential traffic disruptions.
- – Bridge inspections demand considerable manpower and specialized equipment, such as aerial work platforms and hanging baskets, which escalate the costs.
- – Manual inspections might not encompass all bridge areas, particularly those that are challenging to access, potentially resulting in incomplete data and compromising the accuracy of the inspection outcomes.
- – The effective analysis and processing of extensive data collected remain a challenge. Conventional methods typically depend on manual recording and analysis, which are inefficient and susceptible to errors.
Advantages
- Enable the inspection of hard-to-reach areas, such as high altitudes or confined spaces, without endangering inspection personnel.
- Expedite the coverage of extensive bridge structures through automated mission planning or manual control, diminishing inspection durations and eliminating coverage gaps.
- Lower inspection costs and enhance inspection frequency with user-friendly and economical drone solutions.
- Drones, outfitted with high-resolution cameras and additional sensors, can detect minute details, such as fine cracks, corrosion, and other structural issues. This data can be further analyzed using image processing software to heighten inspection precision.
- Produce high-quality data that can be archived and scrutinized for ongoing bridge health monitoring. By comparing data across different time points, it is feasible to detect trends in the bridge's structural integrity and preemptively alert to potential issues.
Solution
Bridge Visual Inspection
- Interchangeable fixed-focus lenses mounted on a 3-axis stabilized gimbal for precision imaging.
- Hot-swappable batteries ensure minimal downtime during operations.
- Capable of carrying various payloads, the drone offers enhanced inspection capabilities.
- Extended flight time allows for longer single-operation periods.
- Dual-control operations increase reliability and enhance operational safety.
Drone Platform
MMC Skylle Ⅱ
The MMC Skylle Ⅱ redefines heavy-lift drone capabilities with an industry-leading 10kg (22 lbs) maximum payload capacity and 36-minute endurance (with 10kg payload). Engineered for professional applications requiring robust lifting power, this hexacopter platform combines military-grade durability with precision flight control. Read More
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Bridge Digital Twin Asset Management
- Create detailed models of complex structures by combining photogrammetry and LiDAR scanning sensors on a single drone.
- Easily share models with team members using a link.
- Review and identify defects in the models from an overarching perspective.
Drone Platform
MMC Skylle Ⅱ
The MMC Skylle Ⅱ redefines heavy-lift drone capabilities with an industry-leading 10kg (22 lbs) maximum payload capacity and 36-minute endurance (with 10kg payload). Engineered for professional applications requiring robust lifting power, this hexacopter platform combines military-grade durability with precision flight control. Read More
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Portable Maneuverable Inspection
- The compact size of the drone facilitates navigation through confined spaces while adhering to safety regulations and providing optimal shooting angles.
- The integration of multi-sensor technology and RTK positioning ensures high levels of positioning and modeling accuracy.
- Automated flight paths, based on pre-planned routes, minimize the need for manual operation.
Drone Platform
MMC X8T
The MMC X8T thermal imaging drone redefines aerial intelligence with its triple-camera system (4800MP visible light + 30x zoom + 640×480 IR), delivering unmatched situational awareness day or night. Read More
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