DSLRPros Wind Turbine Inspection Bundle

DSLRPros Wind Turbine Inspection Bundle: Autel EVO Max 4T XE

The Wind Turbine Inspection Bundle featuring the Autel EVO Max 4T XE is the ultimate solution for efficient, safe, and accurate wind turbine inspections. Designed for renewable energy professionals, this bundle includes three batteries and a durable carrying case for extended field operations. The EVO Max 4T XE is equipped with a FusionLight camera suite, 10x optical zoom, advanced thermal imaging, and cutting-edge navigation capabilities to detect structural damage, erosion, and operational issues on wind turbines.

With up to 42 minutes of flight time, SLAM-based navigation, and 720° obstacle avoidance, the EVO Max 4T XE can inspect turbine blades, towers, and ancillary equipment with unparalleled precision. This bundle helps optimize maintenance, ensure safety compliance, and minimize downtime, making it an essential tool for wind farm operators and maintenance crews.

Key Features

Advanced Imaging System

• FusionLight Camera Suite: 4K video, 10x zoom, thermal imaging, and laser rangefinder for detailed inspections.
• 160x Hybrid Zoom: Identify structural damage, erosion, or lightning strikes on blades from a safe distance.
• Thermal Imaging: Detect anomalies such as overheating components and hidden cracks.

Precision Navigation

• SLAM-Based Navigation: Accurate flight in environments with weak GPS signals, ideal for close-range inspections.
• Autonomous Flight Technology: Path planning, obstacle avoidance, and return-to-home features for safe operations.
• 720° Obstacle Avoidance: Comprehensive detection for navigating around turbine structures.

Long-Range Performance

• 42-Minute Flight Time: Hot-swappable batteries for extended inspections without interruption.
• 15 km HD Video Transmission: Real-time visuals over long distances for large-scale wind farms.

Durable and Reliable

• IP43 Weather Rating: Operates reliably in challenging weather conditions.
• Carrying Case: Protects your drone and accessories during transport and field operations.

Use Cases

• Blade Inspection: Detect structural damages, erosion, and lightning strikes on turbine blades with high-resolution imaging.

• Tower Inspection: Examine the integrity of the tower structure, bolts, and ancillary equipment safely and efficiently.

• Operational Efficiency: Minimize downtime with quick, automated inspections that reduce the need for manual climbing.

• Safety Compliance: Ensure turbines meet industry safety standards by identifying potential hazards without putting crews at risk.

• Data Documentation: Generate comprehensive reports with visual and thermal data to support maintenance planning and decision-making.

Why Choose the Wind Turbine Inspection Bundle

The Wind Turbine Inspection Bundle with the Autel EVO Max 4T XE is designed to improve the safety, speed, and accuracy of wind turbine inspections. The FusionLight camera suite delivers detailed 4K visuals, 10x optical zoom, and thermal imaging to detect structural damage and operational issues. SLAM-based navigation and 720° obstacle avoidance ensure safe and precise flights around complex turbine structures. With 42 minutes of flight time and hot-swappable batteries, you can conduct thorough inspections without interruption. This bundle helps wind farm operators reduce downtime, ensure compliance, and make informed maintenance decisions.

Enhance your wind turbine inspection capabilities with the Wind Turbine Inspection Bundle. Order now at DSLRPros and streamline your maintenance operations with precision and safety!

Specifications

Aircraft

• Weight (battery & propellers included): 1640 g (3.62 lbs, ABX40 smart battery, Fusion 4T gimbal, and propellers included)
• Maximum take-off mass: 1999 g (4.41 lbs)
• Maximum take-off mass (for C2 certification in EU): 1890 g (4.17 lbs)
• Dimensions:
  • 562 × 651 × 147 mm (unfolded, incl. propellers)
  • 318 × 400 × 147 mm (unfolded, excl. propellers)
  • 257 × 145 × 131 mm (folded, excl. propellers)
• Diagonal wheelbase: 466 mm (1.53 ft)
• Propeller dimension: 11 inches
• Propeller weight: 10.5 g
• Maximum propeller rotational speed: 8000 RPM
• Maximum ascent speed:
  • Slow: 3 m/s
  • Smooth: 5 m/s
  • Standard: 6 m/s
  • Ludicrous: 8 m/s
• Maximum descent speed:
  • Slow: 3 m/s
  • Smooth: 5 m/s
  • Standard: 6 m/s
  • Ludicrous: 6 m/s
• Maximum horizontal flight speed (windless near sea level):
  • Slow: 3 m/s
  • Smooth: 10 m/s
  • Standard: 15 m/s (forward & backward), 10 m/s (sidewards)
  • Ludicrous: 23 m/s (forward), 18 m/s (backward), 20 m/s (sidewards)
• Maximum service ceiling above sea level:
  • 4000 m (13,123 ft) using ABX40 smart battery
  • 3000 m (9,843 ft) using ABX41 smart battery
• Maximum flight altitude: 800 m (2625 ft) (altitude limit in app)
• Maximum flight time (windless): 42 minutes
• Maximum hovering time (windless): 38 minutes
• Maximum wind resistance: 12 m/s (27 mph)
• IP rating: IP43 (custom service)
• Maximum tilt angle:
  • Slow: 10°
  • Smooth: 30°
  • Standard: 30°
  • Ludicrous: 36°
• Maximum angular velocity:
  • Pitch axis: 300°/s
  • Heading axis: 120°/s
• Operating temperature: -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)
• Internal storage: 128 GB (64 GB available, varies with firmware versions)
• Wi-Fi operating frequency:
  • 2.4G: 2.400–2.476 GHz, 2.400–2.4835 GHz
  • 5.2G: 5.15-5.25 GHz (only FCC, CE, and UKCA regions), 5.17-5.25 GHz (only Germany)
  • 5.8G: 5.725-5.829 GHz, 5.725-5.850 GHz
  Note: Some frequencies are only applicable in certain regions or only for indoor use. Refer to local laws and regulations.
• GNSS: GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, GLONASS
• Wi-Fi effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP):
  • 2.4G: ≤30 dBm (FCC), ≤20 dBm (CE/SRRC/UKCA), ≤12.14 dBm (MIC)
  • 5.2G: ≤30 dBm (FCC), ≤23 dBm (CE/UKCA)
  • 5.8G: ≤30 dBm (FCC/SRRC), ≤14 dBm (CE/UKCA)
• Hovering accuracy:
  • Vertically: ±0.1 m (vision systems working normally), ±0.5 m (GNSS working normally)
  • Horizontally: ±0.3 m (vision systems working normally), ±0.5 m (GNSS working normally)
• Wi-Fi protocol: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (supports 2x2 MIMO Wi-Fi)

Gimbal

• Mechanical range:
  • Fusion 4T XE Gimbal: Pitch: -135° to 45°, Yaw: -45° to 45°, Roll: -45° to 45°
  • Fusion 4T Gimbal: Pitch: -135° to 45°, Yaw: -45° to 45°, Roll: -45° to 45°
  • Fusion 4N Gimbal: Pitch: -135° to 45°, Yaw: -50° to 50°, Roll: -45° to 45°
• Controllable range: Pitch: -90° to 30°
• Stabilization system: 3-axis mechanical gimbal (pitch, yaw, roll)
• Max control speed (pitch): 100º/s
• Angular vibration range: < 0.005°

EVO Max 4T XE Zoom Camera

• Sensor: 1/2" CMOS, 48M effective pixels
• Lens: Focal length: 11.8-43.3 mm, 35 mm equivalent: 64-234 mm, Aperture: f/2.8-f/4.8, Focusing distance: 5 m ~ ∞
• ISO range:
  • Normal mode: Auto: ISO 100 ~ ISO 6400, Manual: Photo: ISO 100 ~ ISO 6400
• Shutter speed: 1/8 s ~ 1/10000 s
• Digital zoom: 2.7-10x continuous optical zoom, 160x hybrid zoom
• Max photo resolution: JPG: 4000 × 3000, 8192 × 6144, DNG: 4000 × 3000
• Max video resolution: 4000 × 3000 30P

EVO Max 4T XE Infrared Thermal Imaging Camera

• Image sensor: Uncooled VOx Microbolometer
• Lens: FOV: 61°, Focal length: 9.1 mm, Aperture: f/1.0, Focusing distance: 2.2 m ~ ∞
• Radiometric measurement accuracy: ±2°C or ±2% of reading (using the larger value) @ ambient temperature range -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
• Video resolution: 640 × 512 30P
• Photo size: 640 × 512
• Pixel pitch: 12 µm
• Radiometric measurement methods: Center measurement, spot measurement, rectangular measurement
• Temperature measurement range: -20°C to 150°C (-4°F to 302°F), 0°C to 550°C (32°F to 1022°F)
• Temperature alert: High and low-temperature alarm thresholds, reporting coordinates and temperature values
• Palette: White Hot, Black Hot, Ironbow, Rainbow

Laser Rangefinder

• Wavelength: 905 nm
• Measurement accuracy: ±(1 m + D×0.15%) where D is the distance to a vertical reflecting plane
• Measuring range: 5 - 1200 m

Wide Angle Camera

• Image sensor: 1/1.28" CMOS, 50M effective pixels
• Lens: DFOV: 85°, Focal length: 4.5 mm (equivalent: 23 mm), Aperture: f/1.9, AF motor: 8-line SMA, PDAF focusing, Focusing distance: 1 m ~ ∞
• ISO range:
  • Auto: Photo: ISO 100 ~ ISO 6400, Video: ISO 100 ~ ISO 64000, Night mode: up to ISO 64000
  • Manual: Photo: ISO 100 ~ ISO 12800, Video: ISO 100 ~ ISO 64000
• Shutter speed: Photo: 0.5 s ~ 1/8000 s, Video: 1/30 s ~ 1/8000 s
• Video resolution: 4000 × 3000 30P
• Video format: MP4
• Max bit rate: 70 Mbps
• Photo size: 4000 × 3000 (default), 8000 × 6000
• Photo format: JPG

Image Transmission

• Operating frequency:
  • 900M: 902-928 MHz*
  • 2.4G: 2.400–2.476 GHz**, 2.400–2.4835 GHz
  • 5.2G: 5.15-5.25 GHz***, 5.17-5.25 GHz****
  • 5.8G: 5.725-5.829 GHz**, 5.725-5.850 GHz
  *Only applicable to FCC and ISED regions. **Only applicable to SRRC regions. ***Only applicable to FCC, CE, and UKCA regions. ****Only applies to Germany.
• Max transmission distance (without interference and blocking):
  • FCC: 15 km
  • CE: 8 km
• Independent networking: Autel Smart Controller V3
• Effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP):
  • 900M: ≤30 dBm (FCC/ISED)
  • 2.4G: ≤30 dBm (FCC/ISED), ≤20 dBm (CE/SRRC/UKCA)
  • 5.8G: ≤30 dBm (FCC/ISED/SRRC), ≤14 dBm (CE/UKCA)

Millimeter-Wave Radar Sensing System

• Operating frequency:
  • 60G: 60 - 64 GHz
  • 24G: 24.0 - 24.25 GHz
• Effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP):
  • 60G: ≤20 dBm (CE/UKCA/FCC)
  • 24G: ≤20 mW (SRRC)
• Sensing range:
  • 60G millimeter-wave radar:
    • Upward: 0.3 - 20 m
    • Downward: 0.15 - 80 m
    • Forward & backward: 0.3 - 50 m
  • 24G millimeter-wave radar:
    • Downward: 0.8 - 12 m
• FOV: Horizontal (6 dB): ±60°/±22° (60 GHz/24 GHz), Vertical (6 dB): ±30°/±20° (60 GHz/24 GHz)

• Operating environment:
  • 60 GHz millimeter-wave radar sensing system: Supports all-weather obstacle avoidance for glass, water, wires, buildings, and trees in 4 directions. The obstacle avoidance distance varies with the obstacle's ability to reflect electromagnetic waves and its surface size.
  • 24 GHz millimeter-wave radar sensing system: Supports downward sensing, and its sensing range varies depending on the ground material. For example, the sensing range on cement is 12 m, while grass with a thickness of more than 3 cm reduces the range to less than 6 m.

Aircraft version limitations*

• To comply with (national) regional regulations, certain aircraft versions use a 24 GHz millimeter-wave radar in the downward direction and 60 GHz radars in the forward, backward, and upward directions.
• In the 24 GHz aircraft version, the 60 GHz radars in the forward, backward, and upward directions are disabled in the flight software at the factory. Only the 24 GHz radar in the downward direction is enabled to assist in landing.
• The 24 GHz aircraft version only supports visual obstacle avoidance under good lighting conditions and does not support millimeter-wave radar obstacle avoidance at night.

Visual obstacle avoidance sensing system

• Sensing range:
  • Forward: 19.7 - 1220.5 in (0.5 - 31 m)
  • Backward: 19.7 - 984.3 in (0.5 - 25 m)
  • Sideward: 19.7 - 1023.6 in (0.5 - 26 m)
  • Upward: 0.66 - 85.3 ft (0.2 - 26 m)
  • Downward: 0.98 - 75.5 ft (0.3 - 23 m)
• FOV:
  • Forward/backward sensor: 60° (horizontal), 80° (vertical)
  • Upward/downward sensor: 180° (sideward), 120° (forward & backward)
• Operating environment:
  • Forward, backward, sideward, and upward: Surface with rich texture, under sufficient lighting (>15 lux, normal indoor fluorescent lighting environment)
  • Downward: Diffuse surface with a reflectivity >20% (walls, trees, humans, etc.), under sufficient lighting (>15 lux, normal indoor fluorescent lighting environment)

Radar and visual obstacle avoidance sensing systems

• Sensing range:
  • Forward & backward: 0.3 - 50 m
  • Sidewards: 0.5 - 26 m
  • Upward: 0.2 - 26 m
  • Downward: 0.15 - 80 m (60 GHz millimeter-wave radar)
• FOV:
  • Forward & backward: 120° (horizontal), 80° (vertical)
  • Upward: 180° (sideward), 120° (forward & backward)
  • Downward: 180° (sideward), 120° (forward & backward)
• Operating environment:
  • Forward, backward, upward, and downward: Supports all-weather obstacle avoidance for various conditions, including water, forests, buildings, and high voltage lines. At least one of the two conditions should be met: sufficient lighting or the obstacle has a strong reflection ability to electromagnetic waves.
  • Sidewards: Surface with rich texture, under sufficient lighting (>15 lux, normal indoor fluorescent lighting environment).

Autel smart controller V3

• Display:
  • Dimensions: 7.9 inches
  • Maximum brightness: 2000 nits
  • Resolution: 2048 × 1536
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
• Battery:
  • Battery type: Li-Po 3S
  • Rated capacity: 5800 mAh
  • Voltage: 11.55 V
  • Battery energy: 67 Wh
  • Charging time: 120 minutes
• Operating time: 2.5 hours (max brightness), 4.0 hours (50% brightness)
• Maximum transmission distance (without interference and blocking):
  • FCC: 15 km (9.3 miles)
  • CE/SRRC: 8 km (4.9 miles)
• IP rating: IP43
• Internal storage: 128 GB
• GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
• Operating temperature: -4°F to 104°F (-20°C to 40°C)
• Wi-Fi protocol: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (supports 2x2 MIMO Wi-Fi)
• Wi-Fi operating frequency:
  • 2.4G: 2.400–2.476 GHz, 2.400–2.4835 GHz
  • 5.8G: 5.725-5.829 GHz, 5.725-5.850 GHz
  * Only applies to SRRC regionsNote: Some frequencies are only applicable in certain regions or only for indoor use. Refer to local laws and regulations.
• Wi-Fi effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP):
  • 2.4G: ≤30 dBm (FCC/ISED); ≤20 dBm (CE/SRRC/UKCA)
  • 5.8G: ≤30 dBm (FCC/ISED/SRRC); ≤14 dBm (CE/UKCA)

Smart battery

• Battery dimension: 158.4 × 74.3 × 50.7 mm
• Operating temperature: -4°F to 113°F (-20°C to 50°C)
• Rated capacity:
  • ABX40: 8070 mAh
  • ABX41: 9248 mAh
• Voltage:
  • ABX40: 14.88 V
  • ABX41: 14.76 V
• Battery type: LiPo 4S
• Battery energy:
  • ABX40: 120 Wh
  • ABX41: 136.5 Wh
• Weight:
  • ABX40: 1.15 lbs (520 g)
  • ABX41: 1.17 lbs (533 g)
• Battery charge temperature: 41°F to 113°F (5°C to 45°C)
  • When the battery temperature is below +5°C, the battery stops charging and activates self-heating.
  • When the battery temperature is above +45°C, the battery stops charging.
• Hot swappable: Supported

In The Box

• Drone: Autel EVO Max 4T XE
• Add-ons: 3x Batteries, Carrying Case