Integrity Inspection

1. Drone Pilot License must be current
2. Use Preflight Checklist, here an example

• a. https://dronedj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/08/DroneDJ-Preflight-Drone-Checklist-1.pdf

3. Submit a flight plan via Drone.vet
4. Camera on the drone must meet minimum requirements to achieve 2.54 mm per pixel while flying no closer than 10 meters
5. Capture Method, these 2 methods to be followed on each mission

5.a: Mapping mission

• i. 5.08 millimeter per pixel (twice the distance from Inspection Mission)
• ii. 30-degree angle down from horizontal
• iii. 80% Overlap
• iv. Overlap relays on diameter of structure
• v. Multiple vertical fights are required for the gathering of data and should move in one direction

5.b: Inspection Mission

• i. Fly no closer than 10 meters
• ii. 2.54 millimeter per pixel
• iii. Angle complete horizontal (0 degrees)
• iv. Overlap to 20% to 30%

6. For Pictures taken needs to be checked for:

• a. Adequate lighting
• b. Minimum blurriness
• c. Minimum ISO
• d. Optimal shutter speed
• e. Needs to be in Optimal focus

7. Photo quantity & quality

a. This will be based on the structure area, looking on the above specifications we have calculated the following as example

• i. For a 45,000 m2 (Cooling tower 160 meters tall)

1. Total pictures (Inspection & Mapping)

(a). Min 1080
(b). Max 2160

• ii. Resolution of 21 MP

8. To enter most of the facilities

• a. Hard hat
• b. Safety glasses
• c. Clean shaven
• d. Steel toe shoes
• e. Fireproof clothing
• f. Drug/alcohol test
• g. Background check
• h. Backup alarm (vehicle to enter the facility)