Wind Turbine Condition Monitoring

Alabama Sky Services ’s wind turbine condition monitoring service is game-changing. Our condition monitoring service conducted via drone is 2-4 times faster than traditional methods & provides significant cost savings and improved safety by reducing work at height.

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What You Receive

High resolution imagery + Infrared capability

Receive high-resolution 20 megapixel imagery of your wind turbine(s) at all angles to see the condition of the wind turbine, blades, and other equipment / infrastructure in vivid detail.

Files securely hosted by Alabama Sky Services

All files are securely hosted by Alabama Sky Services . Your files are encrypted with bank-grade AES 256 bit encryption while in transit and at rest.

Ultra high definition 4K video

Receive ultra high-definition 4K video of your wind turbine(s) from all angles to see the condition of the wind turbine(s), blades, and other equipment / infrastructure in vivid detail..

30x zoom cam provides close-up detailed shots

Never miss a detail with close up aerial imagery of your wind turbine(s), blades, and other equipment / infrastructure in vivid detail. with our aerial 30x zoom camera.

Save time and money

Assess the condition of wind turbine(s) more quickly and efficiently with crystal-clear photos and video footage. Reduce costs by eliminating the need for using manned helicopters or wind turbine climbers.

Video live stream & 3D modeling available

Alabama Sky Services can securely stream the drone’s video feed to you providing a real-time view of your wind turbine(s). Alabama Sky Services can also produce 3D models of the wind turbine(s) when requested.

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Wind Turbines Monitored

Aerial Photography

Alabama Sky Services captures close up, high-resolution aerial photography of your wind turbine(s) (examples below) which enable you to assess the current condition of the turbines, their blades, and other infrastructure at height.

Aerial video

Alabama Sky Services can easily capture high-resolution 4K aerial videos showing the current condition of your wind turbine(s) so you and your engineers can safely assess their current condition from various angles in detail.

interactive 3d models

Alabama Sky Services can easily generate interactive 3D models of wind turbines similar to the one below to help your clients get a better sense of a wind turbine’s current condition and surroundings. This allows your engineers to get a better sense of the wind turbine’s structural integrity from various perspectives.

How It Works

1. Request a Drone Mission
Online or by Phone

2. Our Certified and Insured
Pilots Do The Flying

3. We Deliver Your Aerial
Content Digitally

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a drone mission cost?

You can calculate an estimate for our pricing for field mapping for agriculture in the section below, and you can easily customize your request and request a custom quote by clicking the “Request a Drone Mission” button on our website.

What types of drones do you use?

Alabama Sky Services maintains a fleet of DJI drones. Depending on the specifics of the mission, we may fly a DJI Phantom 4 Pro, DJI Inspire 2, DJI Matrice 210, or a DJI M600 Pro. The cameras on each drone capture at least 20 megapixel photos and 4K video. We even have infrared and zoom-capable drone cameras for use with special applications.

How many acres can you capture in a drone mission?

We can capture up to 1000 acres of field / land / property in a drone mission. We can fly 150 acres every 30 minutes. Our drone pilots carry multiple batteries with them at all times to ensure they have enough power to map, photograph and capture all fields that need to be captured.

What do I receive?

At minimum, you will receive access to an HD orthomosaic map of your field(s), an NDVI (crop/field health) orthomosaic map of your field(s), and aerial photographs of your field(s). In some instances such as for insurance claim documentation we will take ultra-HD 4K aerial video of your fields as well. You receive access to all media and files and they are available for you to view and download 24/7/365.

What happens if there is bad weather on the scheduled date of the flight?

If there is bad/inclement weather on the date of the drone mission we will contact you to reschedule the drone mission. Rescheduling due to bad/inclement weather is free.

Are your drone pilots experienced, insured & safe?

Yes. Every Alabama Sky Services pilot has received their FAA and FAA 107 certification to fly drones throughout the US and Canada. Alabama Sky Services has a $5 million dollar general business liability insurance policy as well as a $5 million dollar UAV/drone liability insurance policy. Each Alabama Sky Services pilot also has their own UAV/drone liability insurance policy of at least $5 million dollars whenever they operate. All Alabama Sky Services pilots have passed a background check which includes a criminal-record background check, so you can rest assured Alabama Sky Services pilots are experienced, insured & safe.

How secure is my data that is hosted by Alabama Sky Services ?

Alabama Sky Services maintains bank-level security and performs routine audits and check on our infrastructure and security. All files hosted by Alabama Sky Services are fully encrypted while in transit and while at rest. All payment information is encrypted and processed via our (PCI) Payment Card Industry Approved payment processor.

What payment methods does Alabama Sky Services accept?

Alabama Sky Services accepts all major payment methods including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, Debit cards, and ACH bank transfer payments. Payments can easily & securely be made online on Alabama Sky Services .com. At our discretion, we will accept offline payment from businesses via mailed business check on net 30 payment terms.

Have custom requirements for your project?

Request a customized drone mission in less than 3 minutes.

Simply provide the address of where the drone mission should occur along with scheduling and budget details. We will then reach out to you to discuss your mission and provide costs.