Maintaining the structural integrity of rotor blades is critical to maximizing energy output and
ensuring the safe operation of wind turbines. Regular inspection of these assets is essential to
identify damage, undertake repairs, and plan maintenance to optimise annual energy production.
Thanks to the new capabilities offered by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), high-quality images with
highly accurate metadata can indicate precise damage location and sizing, enabling a fully
transparent view of the blade health status. The repeatability of the process means that results can
be tracked over time to monitor damage progression, to make informed maintenance decisions and
provide lifetime documentation.