OIL & GAS - DRONE METHOD VS. TRADITIONAL INSPECTIONS
TIME SAVINGS
COST SAVINGS
Results
By conducting an inspection of live assets, we eliminated the requirement for a shutdown. Typically, 2 shutdowns are required. One for the analysis of the existing structure, the other for the refurbishment/ replacement required as a result of the existing structure. Our flight concluded that there was no need for a shutdown to repair or refurbish anything on the assets in question.
Our client estimated that with the potential knowledge gained from a UAV inspection, they would be able to eliminate the repair shutdown time by at least 50%. The UAV data would provide actionable insight into the types of materials required for repair, personnel and time requirements to improve operational efficiency.
The Sky Guys | Traditional | ||
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INSPECTION | Collecting raw site data for analysis | 2 hours on site | 7 days on site |
REQUIRED LABOR | Teams and expertise required for fulfillment | 2-man team, pilot and sensor operator | 10-man team, including, scaffolding workers, technicians and engineers |
FLARE STACK SHUTDOWN | For measurement / analysis | No shutdown required | 2 days |
PROJECT FULFILLMENT | Data capture, production of actionable data, delivery | Completed on site | Completed on site |
COST | Cost to client to collect site data for analysis, including costs associated with flare stack shutdown | $5,566 | $25,000 + labour $5,000,000+ (potential lost revenues during shutdown) |
SAVINGS | 97% time savings and 78% cost savings, matching inspection-grade accuracy 99.9% cost savings potential from lost revenues |