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SERVICES AVAILABLE AT CSI DRONE SERVICES
Utilizing Drones and Specialized Sensors & Equipment to Inspect Pipeline Right of Ways, Facilities and Structures. Enhancing Inspection Accuracy and Quality and Minimizing Environmental Impact
FUGITIVE EMISSIONS DETECTION AND REPORTING
Effective Leak Detection requires the most Accurate and Efficient Tools to detect to the smallest amount of Waste. We proudly use the DJI Matrice 300 equipped with a Zenmuse Z30 Multiple Zoom Camera and Laser Methane Detector utilizing Tunable Diode Laser Spectroscopy (TDLS), coupled with an Automated or Semi-Automated Flight Plan. The RPAS with it’s Unique Sensor Integration Dampens Vibration assisting with Wind Resistant Stability for Increased Detection Accuracy. The Detector provides Gas Leak Concentration Levels at, or near the Ground Level, Georeferenced for easy Remediation.
This RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aviation System) is equipped with a powerful onboard computer and software that allows us to control the camera functions by radio control or by fully automated way-point flight controller. The Pilot in Command is always in control while surveilling your facilities. Images are both transmitted to us in real time and recorded (video and stills) for your convenience and reporting requirements. Geo-referenced detection paths are identified and Accurate Leak Location is recorded allowing for ease of Relocating a specific area of concern, or Remediation.
A Full Report with a Quick Reference Summary lessens the difficulty level of all Remediation. All Anomalies are also Geo-referenced for ease of Relocating. A full video of the inspection is also supplied. In most cases the Full Report will be Completed and Delivered within Days of the Inspection.
PIPELINE RIGHT OF WAY INSPECTION AND METHANE DETECTION
CSI Drone Services offers Methane Detection on Pipeline Right of Ways and Facilities with Full Video and GPS referencing. This is a very efficient way to Inspect Dangerous or Difficult to Access Areas. Utilizing Laser Spectroscopy, CSI can detect Methane from the air while recording video of the areas being inspected. Performing Aerial Inspections eliminates the possibility of possible Cross Crop Contamination by introduction of seeds and weeds that may have been encountered on other properties. Using our Aerial Services removes the Danger of Encountering Wildlife such as Bears, Wolves, Cougars, and other potentially Dangerous Domestic Animals such as Mean Dogs, Buffalo Herds, Elk, Cattle, Etc.
Shown in the image below is a leak detected on a gas delivery pipeline.
INDUSTRIAL SERVICES SUPPLIED BY CSI DRONE SERVICES
- Oil & Gas: Aerial Inspections can be done safely, removing the requirements of Fall Protection, Breathing Apparatus, Pickers and Man Baskets, Ladders. Stop putting people in extremely dangerous situations. No need to shut down critical operations. Quick scans of areas can be performed to locate leaks or structural deficiencies for further investigation.
- Aerial Pipeline Right of Way Inspections and Gas Leak Detection: Visual Inspections of Vegetation Overgrowth, Signage, Water Crossings, Erosion, Ground Disturbance as well as simultaneous Methane Leak Detection can be performed in areas that are dangerous, or inaccessible because of terrain, animals, or other elements restricting or prohibiting access.
- Forestry: Detecting Hot Spots in Slash Piles, Aerial Views and Photos, Progress Reporting, Aerial Stump Count for reforestation.
- Construction: Having an Aerial View, Time Lapse Photos, Volume Calculations, and 3D Terrain Mapping can give your managers the upper hand on estimating and executing your project efficiently. Project progression data can help avoid costly mistakes.
- Real Estate: Aerial Photos enhance sales by providing a full view of your property.
- Insurance: Photos for Insurance records, or Damage Assessment can be provided quickly and safely.
- Site Inspections: Assess Vegetation Encroachment, potential Fire Hazards, Drainage Issues, Spill Identification and Containment. Perform a Leak Detection on a specific site to determine Gas Leaks or Fugitive Emissions from various sources.
THE BENEFITS TO USING CSI DRONE SERVICES
- Top of the line Technical Equipment that Identifies even the most minute Gas Leaks and Facility gas loss.
- Experienced, Trained and Certified Conscientious Inspection Teams.
- Regulatory Compliance Accepted Reporting.
- A Complete and Comprehensive Report with High Definition/High-Resolution Videos and Pictures Georeferenced to Pinpoint Location.
- Proactive, Preventative Video Reports Identifying anomalies that may affect the continued Operation and Safety of your facility.
- Safety of your Personnel, not having them access unknown, possibly Dangerous Areas and Situations.
- Improvement of Pipeline Right of Way Inspections and Leak Detection Scans. We can cover more ground in 1 day than 2 workers can cover in 4 days.
- Total Coverage of the Pipeline Right of Way, providing coverage to Inaccessible Areas or Dangerous Terrain.
- Safely perform Inspections Removing the “Human” from Dangerous or potentially Dangerous Areas and/or Situations.
- Stop Crop Cross-Contamination and Eliminate Weed Introduction.
- Access Areas unable to be reached by ground under normal circumstances.
- More Accuracy than a fast-flying Aircraft at elevated altitudes.
- Remove the Hazards associated with Wild and Domestic animals.
- Reduce your Carbon Footprint.
- CSI Drone Services Methane Detectors detect Gas at the Ground Level, not having to fly through the Gas Plumb allows us to Identify and Pinpoint Leaks at the Ground Level.
- Flying Lower and Slower allows us to see more with a Closer Aerial Inspection.
- Identify Soil Movement, Construction, Erosion, Exposed Pipeline, Surface Ground Removal on the Pipeline Right of Way.
- Less Intrusive than Manned Aircraft.
- Prompt Reporting in an Easy to Use Format.