Sterblue uses artificial intelligence to detect defects in wind turbines from drone inspections more cheaply, efficiently, and safer than humans

Briefing

Sterblue uses artificial intelligence to detect defects in wind turbines from drone inspections more cheaply, efficiently, and safer than humans

September 7, 2018

Briefing

  • Cloud-Based Drone Software – Drone software firm Sterblue offering software for drones used in wind turbine inspections, as well as power lines and power towers
  • AI-Based Inspection – Software taps on artificial intelligence to detect defects (e.g. small cracks, coating and paint defects, thunder strikes, shape defects, and impacts) in wind turbines, even as small as one millimeter in size
  • Drone Compatibility – System compatible with off-the-shelf DJI drones, including Mavic Pro, Matrice 210, and Phantom 4, as well as other drone brands
  • Business Model – Earns by pay per inspection, offering more flexibility to customers
  • Potential Benefits – Drone inspections are cheaper, faster, and safer than traditional solutions involving human labor
  • Future Offering – Plans to introduce end-to-end solar panel inspection software in future

Accelerator

Business Model and Practices

Business Model
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Sector

Energy

Organization

Sterblue

Source

Original Publication Date

September 6, 2018

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