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Flying Aquatic Maintenance Drones

The Sea-Air Integrated Drone Allows for Unmanned Maintenance

— January 22, 2022 — Tech
The Sea-Air Integrated Drone has been developed in partnership between QYSEA, KDDI and PRODRONE as a robotic solution that would enable maintenance to be performed in offshore environments in an unmanned manner. The drone is characterized by its powerful hexa-rotor design that would enable it to seamlessly fly to the required location before a series of buoys would allow it to sit on the water's surface. The unit is paired with an electric winch that attaches onto an accompanying underwater unit -- the FIFISH ROV -- to get to work on equipment below the waterline.

The Sea-Air Integrated Drone shows powerful merit for use with wind turbines to help manage repairs or maintenance in wind farms and also boasts an emissions-free functionality itself.
Trend Themes
1. Unmanned Maintenance Drones - Opportunity for businesses to develop efficient and cost-effective unmanned maintenance drones for offshore environments.
2. Sea-air Integration - Development of sea-air integrated drones for offshore maintenance presents an opportunity for businesses to increase efficiency and reduce costs in various industries.
3. Emissions-free Drones - Businesses can design and produce more eco-friendly drones like the Sea-Air Integrated Drone to cater to a growing market concern for environmental sustainability.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - Sea-Air Integrated Drones can improve maintenance and repairs in the renewable energy sector, particularly with wind turbines and offshore solar farms.
2. Oil and Gas - The development of Sea-Air Integrated Drones can revolutionize offshore maintenance in the oil and gas industry, improving cost-effectiveness and safety.
3. Maritime - The use of unmanned maintenance drones like the Sea-Air Integrated Drone can improve efficiency and reduce downtime in maritime industries, such as shipping and port management.
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