Case Study: UAV365 achieves faster, safer rail bridge void inspection with Flyability's Elios 3

Uav365 completes unknown void inspection in 20 minutes with Flyability

Uav365, a specialized drone surveying and inspection company, was tasked by a rail contractor with inspecting an inaccessible and undocumented void beneath a railway bridge in Derbyshire. The challenge was to assess the condition of the structure, including timber beams and arches, without exposing personnel to the significant hazards of confined space entry, which was suspended over water. UAV365 utilized Flyability's Elios 3 drone to safely conduct this inspection.

Flyability's Elios 3 solution enabled the UAV365 team to remotely collect simultaneous 4K video and centimeter-accurate LiDAR data from the hazardous void. The entire data collection flight was completed in just 20 minutes, with the total inspection time taking only two hours. This resulted in a comprehensive 3D model and visual overview of the space with zero risk to personnel and no disruption to rail traffic above, impressing the client and securing future work for UAV365.

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