Remote thickness measurements by drone
GDI, an award-winning provider of applied technology solutions, has now added the use of the Skygauge drone to its range of marine sector capabilities.
GDI has now added the use of the Skygauge drone to its range of marine sector capabilities.
By adding airborne robotics, GDI can now take ultrasonic thickness measurements of large uncoated and painted surfaces, such as corrugated bulkheads and web frames. The technology has been proven, with certain limitations on the areas that can be reached, in demonstrations with four major classification societies.
“GDI has the equipment and the skills needed to take valuable measurements efficiently and safely in conjunction with approved Thickness Measurement (TM) suppliers,” commented David Knukkel, GDI’s CEO. “Although GDI is not an approved TM-supplier, certain classification societies are open to innovative technology and partnerships between approved RIT (Remote Inspection Technology) and TM-suppliers.”
Read on at Protective Coating Expert magazine.
