Helicopter Inspection Service

Electricity Safety, Quality & Continuity (ESQC) Inspection

BENEFITS

Much quicker than conventional methods - Up to 150 towers per hour inspected
Enhanced quality and value of information compared to conventional methods

-More consistent

-More accurate

-More than just exception reports
Less expensive than foot patrol
Safer than lone foot patrols
Avoids land access issues
Use of GPS ensures correct tower identification
Assessment performed by experienced staff
Results can be audited by client
Permanent photographic records provide compliance with legal and regulatory obligations
Customised condition assessment spreadsheet and images on USB Hard drive
Results format can be tailored to meet client's needs
Simple, rapid access to all results
Saves network operator time and resource
Reliable information upon which to justify and prioritise remedial work programmes
Network operator's staff freed up to focus on remedial work

EA Technology's helicopter inspection service has been designed to overcome all the aforementioned limitations associated with foot patrols. The inspection method combines the skills of a trained visual observer with those of a cameraman gathering high resolution photographs, both onboard the helicopter.

All the information captured by the observer and the cameraman is stored on EA Technology's aviation approved onboard recording equipment.

helicopter equipment

Following flying, all the photographs are examined by a team of experience EA Technology inspectors to perform a detailed assessment of the features required for the ESQC/Safety Inspection.

For each of the route inspected, the information recorded onboard the helicopter by the observer is merged with the results from the photographic assessment and stored in a custom designed spreadsheet.

Whilst the information captured may vary slightly differ from one client to another, it will typically include an assessment of the following: