Drone Inspections – Advanced Water Storage Inspections

ROV Drone Inspections – Advanced Water Storage Inspections

Sustaining exceptional water quality as well as keeping levels in abundance, both remain imperative realisations among all commercial and residential sites Australia-wide. From maintaining water potability to storing adequate fire suppression systems, frequent water storage system inspections are crucial to the health and safety of us all.

Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), overshadowed dangerous or ‘risky’ workplace procedures some time ago. However, with drone assistance overhauling how we inspect tanks even further, comes a safer, convenience-driven revamp of how and what we find underwater.

Between lighting upgrades, beneficial positioning, and major improvements to underwater infrastructure accessibility, ROV or remote solutions have proven to be a significant step in the right direction for our industry.

Why Drones and ROV Technology are the Future

Traditional inspection methods involved professional divers or dive teams physically investigating tank issues manually. Tank Inspections Sydney by Raven Tanks Australia will continue to back those in our industry constantly inventing, trialing, and testing innovative ways to make our professional lives safer and more productive.

Conventional examination measures are always being challenged, combining science and industry knowledge to design and create new and improved tank inspection equipment.

The safety of our experts and the levels of efficiency in which we operate are our two primary priorities. This ensures Tank Inspections Sydney by Raven Tanks Australia continue to conduct tank storage system inspections at optimal proficiency while keeping personnel unsubmerged where possible.

Benefits of Drone/ROV Tank Inspections

Tank Inspections Sydney by Raven Tanks Australia will inspect your water storage units utilising the very best and latest in drone technology. ROVs are the most comprehensive, precise, and secure way to grasp a complete idea of what’s going on inside a potable or fire water tank structure. Our drone operators are sufficiently trained in flying, recording technical specifications or findings, and deducing issues and problematic circumstances for suitable repairs.

Here’s why Tank Inspections Sydney by Raven Tanks Australia opts for Remotely Operated Vehicles assessments wherever possible:

Makes real-time instructions and decisions more effective allowing multiple experts to witness what’s happening and offer support.
Reduced risk to our personnel – Minimal need for humans to physically be submerged inside tanks where communication can easily be lost or interrupted etc.
Less downtime – Keep both potable and fire suppression resources online for the entire duration of each inspection.
Proactive opposed to reactive – High-quality tank maintenance stems from the ability of tank inspection professionals to identify problems and action repairs before they evolve into major replacement works. A drone’s ultra-clear imagery ensures the most accurate plan possible can be executed for damage rectification.
Improved accessibility to obstructed, dangerous or difficult-to-assess areas depending on the tank or system’s layout – As liquid storage units’ orientations continue to be built with more complexity, the need for corresponding technology increases.
Better data handling – Drones are essentially those extra eyes we’ve long required amidst such delicate surface and component examinations. With heightened agility and precision, and equipped with high-definition cameras, ROV drone technology not only helps capture but document and organise discoveries and data more effectively.
All ROV drone inspections exceed all AS1851-2012 industry standards in relation to all internal tank components.
We’re set up for further future integrations – Live streaming and a range of other technical support and software additions are likely to be future utilised in conjunction with our standard ROV inspection methods. Tank Inspections Sydney by Raven Tanks Australia are prepared to adapt to the fast-progressing industry developments as they’re introduced!

ROV Tank Inspections – Our 4-Step Process

1. Preparation

2. Deployment

3. Examination

4. Analyse, Review & Report

The inspection team collaborates with the pilot to assess the findings and compile a detailed report complete with issues found, recommendations, and explanations regarding other moments of interest during the inspection.
Quotes may be requested following reporting – You can also learn more about our Tank Repair & Maintenance services for further insight into what we do!

Our Environmental Commitment

Tank Inspections Sydney by Raven Tanks Australia support the environmental and sustainability efforts that Australian communities continue to pride themselves on each year. Health, safety, and nationwide conservation have remained at the forefront of our operations since the beginning, endeavoring to contribute to our zero destruction policy for all our services.

Tank Inspections Sydney by Raven Tanks Australia are committed to providing non-harmful, eco-friendly services by ensuring:

Our local environment is carefully considered prior to carrying out inspectional or repair works.
Objectives and proposed services are conducted with zero disturbance or negative impact on the immediate environment or persons/operatives involved.
Our inspectional services remain fully controlled at all times.

FAQs About ROV Drone Inspections

While it seems a more technical and expensive process, ROV drone inspections are actually significantly more convenient, cost-effective, and accurate in delivering the results we’re after as a leading commercial tank inspection company.