Case Study: Dominion Energy cuts condenser inspection time and saves $150,000 with Flyability's Elios 3

Dominion Energy cuts condenser inspections from 8 days to 8 hours with Flyability

Dominion Energy faced a significant challenge inspecting the massive condensers at its Surry nuclear power plant. The traditional process was slow, costly, and hazardous, requiring over a week of scaffolding work that exposed personnel to confined spaces and heights of 65 feet. To improve safety and efficiency, Dominion Energy turned to Flyability and deployed its Elios 3 drone for these inspections.

By using the Flyability Elios 3 drone, the team eliminated the need for extensive scaffolding, keeping inspectors safely on the ground. The drone collected visual and ultrasonic thickness data inside the condenser, drastically cutting the inspection time from over seven days to just two 12-hour shifts. This solution from Flyability saved Dominion Energy approximately $200,000 per shutdown on condenser inspections alone and freed up scaffolding crews for other critical tasks.

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