Bevegelseskompensert landingssystem for maritime droneoperasjoner

Offentlig prosjektsammendrag

Offshore wind is a fast-growing industry, and the need to regularly inspect the wind turbines is huge. Traditionally, this has been done by climbers, but this is a risky and labor-intensive process. This project will improve drone based inspections of offshore wind turbines safer and more efficient. The system will consist of a dynamic platform with six degrees of freedom, a locking mechanism, wireless energy transfer, a high-capacity near-field communication solution, a near-field navigation system and a control system for autonomous take-off and landing. The platform will give the drone a stable landing spot, even in bad weather. The locking mechanism will ensure that the drone is not damaged or lost during landing. Wireless energy transfer will make it possible to charge the drone without having to connect it to the platform. The near-field navigation system will help the drone find its way to the platform and land safely.