During the summer, the partners in the ADD2Wind innovation project with two well-implemented tests underlined the potential of using drones in the energy sector.
The two flights were a package delivery by drone to an onshore wind turbine and a “BVLOS” flight out of H.C.A Airport in Odense. BVLOS stands for Beyond Visual Line Of Sight and indicates that the drone flies further away than the drone pilot can see.
- The two tests are significant milestones in both the ADD2wind project and for drone flying in general. This shows that it is not only possible to deliver a larger payload, but also to do so safely and precisely, says Associate Professor Anders la Cour-Harbo, Department of Electronic Systems at Aalborg University and partner in the innovation project, in a press release.
Soon ready for commercialization
The flight also shows that it makes sense to deliver spare parts using a winch system combined with onboard cameras.
In the specific flight, there were three kg in the delivery cargo bag, but it can hold up to 25 kg and has the potential for more.
- The winch can handle deliveries of up to 50 kg, and is equipped with several safety mechanisms and has its own operator interface, so it is both versatile, safe and easy to use for the operator of the aircraft, says Anders la Cour-Harbo.
The circle of partners behind the ADD2Wind innovation project includes Ørsted, Vattenfall Wind power, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Vestas Wind Systems, Loxar, EMG – European Merchandise Group, Aeroscout, Aalborg University and Energy Cluster Denmark.
The project runs from April 2021 to October 2024 and has been funded with 14.5 million DKK from EUDP
You can watch a video of the test flight below:
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