Ørsted deploys heavy-lift drones for offshore wind turbine maintenance
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Ørsted, the global leader in offshore wind, is deploying heavy-lift cargo drones (HCLDs) for the first time in an operational offshore wind farm. The drones are being used at the Hornsea 1 offshore wind farm in the UK.Body
The drones are capable of lifting up to 128 pounds (58 kg) and are being used to transport tools and equipment to technicians working on the turbines. This is the first time that HCLDs have been used in an operational offshore wind farm, and Ørsted says that the drones have the potential to make maintenance work safer and more efficient.
Ørsted has been trialing HCLDs at the Hornsea 1 offshore wind farm since last year. The drones have been used to transport a variety of items, including tools, spare parts, and safety equipment. The trials have been successful, and Ørsted has now decided to deploy the drones in an operational setting.
The drones are launched from a vessel and fly to the turbines. The drones are equipped with a variety of sensors and cameras that allow them to navigate safely and avoid obstacles. The drones can also be operated remotely from the vessel.
Ørsted says that the drones have a number of advantages over traditional methods of transporting goods to offshore wind turbines. The drones are faster, more efficient, and safer.
The drones are also more environmentally friendly than traditional methods of transporting goods. The drones do not produce any emissions, and they are powered by batteries.
Ørsted is confident that the drones will be a valuable asset to the offshore wind industry. The drones have the potential to make maintenance work safer, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly.
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