TPi March 2018

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Industrial UAV inspection

Texo and AAF announce strategic partnership

asset information modelling); UT thickness and spot location testing; optical gas imaging (OGI); hyperspectral (for identification of hazardous materials); and UAV heavy lift and sky crane remote supply/drop. These have been deployed in tandem with the company’s other service lines, including close visual inspection, ther- mographic and internal UAV inspection. The company is currently developing further UAV integrated solutions such as ACFM and phased array (for surface crack detection and weld fatigue). Texo Drone Survey and Inspection Ltd – UK

world’s most advanced fleet of UAVs with integrated payload applications. A strategic partnership with an organisation of AAF’s stature further vindicates our position as the premier UAV provider for industrial survey and inspection applications.” Dale Barry, European business manager, AAF International, commented, “As a business we are committed to challenging the norm and developing innovative solutions to help us and our clients operate more safely and efficiently. This partnership with Texo DSI will see us expand our current service offering and deliver even greater levels of flexibility in our operations and maintenance (O&M) work scopes.” Texo DSI has developed a suite of UAV-deployed survey and inspection services. Technologies used include survey-grade LiDAR (sub-5mmprecision

Texo Drone Survey and Inspection (Texo DSI), the owner-operator of an advanced fleet of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for industrial survey and inspection, has announced a strategic partnership with AAF International, a leader in gas turbine solutions for onshore and offshore industries. The partnership will see Texo DSI incorporate specific UAV inspection service applications into planned operations and maintenance schedules for both existing and new turbine installations by AAF. It will also give Texo DSI an extensive global expansion in terms of its operating sites and territories. John Wood, chief operations officer, Texo DSI, said, “This is an exciting opportunity for both organisations. We have worked extremely hard to develop and bring to market what is the

info@texodroneservices.co.uk www.texodroneservices.co.uk AAF International – USA www.aafintl.com

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