pmccarthy Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERSgH7i9SNQ Interesting video made by a friend who developed this automated system for inspecting power lines and insulators. 3
Tomo Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 What a brilliant idea!! Sometimes it's the simple ideas that are the most impressive!
Old Koreelah Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 Very impressive gear PM. Are the camera images checked for faults automatically by the machine, or do humans do it?
Jabiru7252 Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 Wow! Come along way in the last thirty years. I remember when you zoomed past the line with a magnifying glass. That took a lot of skill. Seriously though, what is it the equipment is actually looking for?
pmccarthy Posted March 3, 2015 Author Posted March 3, 2015 I will post more on how it works when I catch up with my friend.
Oscar Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 The Seabird Seeker was specifically developed for Powerline inspection work - and the camera (system) it carried for that work for Ergon Energy was valued at over $1m, I believe. http://www.seabirdaviation.com.au/pages/ Now owned by the Yanks and soon to be lost to the Australian aircraft industry.
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