Hello everyone.... coming to you from Oklahoma, USA. Have a question and hoping to get help. Not finding what I need on the net.
The company I work for does full on Drone Inspections (one of dozens of services/ equipment). Most of these are over refinery, chemical, power plants, etc. We have a full drone program for this with multiple pilots who fly $40k drones. Fully FAA, etc...
However, power plants are now asking that we fly indoor inspections in their HRSG (steam generation) units. These units create steam, to turn a turbine, and generate electricity. The average space is 12'-15' wide and can be from floor to 60'-80' tall. Width can be from 12' to 35''ish. I have flown different sized drones and im far from pro but I can done fine for this type of inspection.
I was looking at the EVO II rugged. Then I realized there is likely going to be an issue with GPS as these HRSGs are complete steel with high temp liners. I likely would not get a GPS signal and if I did it would be spotty, causing the drone to freak out.
Is there a way to avoid GPS all together without just wrapping foil around the drone? *(these are paid inspections, need to look professional)* Or do I need to be looking at other brands? I need to get this program rolling so any help would be appreciated!
The company I work for does full on Drone Inspections (one of dozens of services/ equipment). Most of these are over refinery, chemical, power plants, etc. We have a full drone program for this with multiple pilots who fly $40k drones. Fully FAA, etc...
However, power plants are now asking that we fly indoor inspections in their HRSG (steam generation) units. These units create steam, to turn a turbine, and generate electricity. The average space is 12'-15' wide and can be from floor to 60'-80' tall. Width can be from 12' to 35''ish. I have flown different sized drones and im far from pro but I can done fine for this type of inspection.
I was looking at the EVO II rugged. Then I realized there is likely going to be an issue with GPS as these HRSGs are complete steel with high temp liners. I likely would not get a GPS signal and if I did it would be spotty, causing the drone to freak out.
Is there a way to avoid GPS all together without just wrapping foil around the drone? *(these are paid inspections, need to look professional)* Or do I need to be looking at other brands? I need to get this program rolling so any help would be appreciated!