Aerodyne FULCRUM: BVLOS Drone Ops for Pipeline Inspection

Aerodyne FULCRUM：超視距無人機進行管道監測

Aerodyne Group, the global DT3 (drone technology, data technology & digital transformation) enterprise solutions provider with its headquarters in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, has launched the first-of-its-kind localized remote operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone project in Malaysia. This Nested Intelligent System (FULCRUM) eventually will conduct pipeline right-of-way (ROW) monitoring and encroachment assessments autonomously over a span of more than 1630 miles.

Aerodyne Group, 全球無人機技術、數據技術及數字化轉型企業解決方案提供商，總部位于馬來西亞賽城，啟動了首個本地化超視距遠程操控無人機項目。其嵌套式智能系統（FULCRUM）最終將執行自動化管道通行監查和侵占評估，覆蓋范圍超過1630英里。

Malaysian energy companies currently use helicopters to monitor potential pipeline ROW encroachments. Given the expense of these flights, which average $150,000 USD a mission, current inspection cycles consist of a single deployment once every six months.

馬來西亞能源公司現今使用直升機跟蹤監查管道通行侵占現象。鑒于這些無人機執行一次任務平均花費15萬美元，當下的定檢周期設定為六個月進行一次部署。

Targeted foot patrols supplement these flights, on an as-needed basis, after the aircraft verifies an encroachment. These manual inspections involve sending, on average, two people into remote locations, for 8 hours at a time. Obvious dangers aside, it costs about $500 USD each time humans deploy for a closer look to validate potential pipeline problems.

當無人機監測確認有侵占現象，會隨需增加目標性徒步巡邏以助力無人機監查。監查人員部署一次會派遣兩名，時長為8小時。除了明顯的危險之外，每次部署人員進行進一步確認潛在管道問題會花費大約500美元。

Aerodyne,plans to digitally transform these pipeline inspections using its proprietary drone-in-a-box (DIB) or Nested Drone System (NDS) solutions called Aerodyne FULCRUM. This DIB or NDS in general, have been proven to increase the safety, efficiency and quality of data collection and analysis across the energy sector.

Aerodyne計劃進行運用其專有的嵌套式無人機系統解決方案Aerodyne FULCRUM.該系統已經證實可以提高能源行業數據收集和分析的安全性、效率和質量。

Aerodyne FULCRUM will autonomously launch uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) to fly either on pre-programmed flight plans or ad-hoc requests over pipeline ROWs to collect close-in data. The drone will return to a highly sophisticated, self-contained, and networked landing box for battery swap and safe keeping. Each compact unit weighs slightly more than 200lbs and can fit on the back of a pick-up truck. It can charge up to six batteries simultaneously and the system can automatically swap out a drone’s battery in less than 90 seconds.

Aerodyne FULCRUM會自動部署無人機以進行預編程的飛行計劃或自組織管道線路需求收集附近的數據。該無人機將會回到一個超先進的獨立式網絡化著陸盒以更換電池和保證安全性。每一個完整個體的重量略大于200磅，適合裝載在于貨卡車上。它可以同時給6個電池充電，該系統能在90秒內換好一架無人機的電池。

During the initial phase of the project, the company will strategically locate thirteen units of FULCRUM systems at multiple sites within a Block Valve Stations compound along the ROW. Each drone will collect data and monitor the encroachment for up to a five-mile radius around the nest, on a 24/7 basis.For the next phase, Aerodyne is planning to showcase the BVLOS operations up to 60 miles in Q3, 2022.

在項目初期，公司會在沿管道線路上的阻斷閥區域內的多個站點設立13架無人機運行FULCRUM系統。每架無人機會進行數據收集， 全天候監測半徑5英里范圍內侵占現象。在項目的下一階段， Aerodyne計劃在2022年第三季度展示60英里范圍的超視距無人機操作。

Drone Delivery Canada Care by Air Project: A New Transportation Route for Hospitals

加拿大無人機物流公司宣布飛行醫護項目：一條新的醫療交通線路

The initiative was facilitated with the help of DDC’s sales agent, Air Canada, and developed in collaboration with McMaster University, DSV’s current logistics partner.

該項目的實行多虧了加拿大無人機物流公司的銷售代理商加拿大航空公司的幫助同時與DSV現今的物流合作伙伴麥克馬斯特大學發展合作關系。

The intended route for this pilot project will be between DSV Canada’s head office in Milton, ontario and Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in Oakville, Ontario. The project will make use of DSV’s existing DroneSpot? takeoff and landing infrastructure while also establishing new infrastructure at the hospital. Operations are expected to begin in Q3 2022 with a duration of 6 months. DSV’s intra-site route will remain operational simultaneously.

該飛行項目的既定路線是從位于安大略密爾頓DSV加拿大總公司到位于安大略奧克維爾的奧克維爾特拉法爾加紀念醫院。該項目將使用DSV現有的DroneSpot起降基礎設施同時也會在醫院建造新的基礎設施。具體實施時間預計在2022年第三季度開始，持續時長6個月。DSV的內部站點路線會同時實施。

“As a leader in global logistics, DSV is continually focused on growth and innovation. The Care by Air Project represents a critical step towards optimizing supply chains that rely on time-sensitive and critical care medical cargo,” said Martin Roos, Managing Director, DSV Air & Sea Inc., Canada. “With the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen the need for urgent healthcare transportation to be innovated further. With new needs come new solutions. We are excited to take this next step in drone logistics by partnering as the hub for deliveries to Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. We are proud to play an integral role in developing drone delivery routes that will benefit Halton Region’s healthcare system and patient care.”

加拿大DSV海空公司管理執行馬丁.魯斯說，“作為全球物流業領導者，DSV一直專注于成長和創新。飛行醫護計劃是關鍵一步，優化高時效重要醫護藥物供應鏈。在疫情環境下，我們意識到進一步創新緊急醫療運輸渠道的需要。新需求催生新方案。我們努力采取措施促進無人機物流業的發展，作為奧克維爾特拉法爾加紀念醫院的物流中心。我們深表自豪，因為我們是發展無人機物流路線的必要因素，哈爾頓區域醫護系統和醫患關懷將受益于此。”

This project is a great fit to demonstrate a new efficient way to transport medical goods from DSV Milton to Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. It will also allow us to explore additional connecting air routes, through DSV, in the future.

該項目很好地呈現了從DSV密爾頓到奧克維爾特拉法爾加紀念醫院醫療用品運輸的新高效方式。同時也讓我們在未來通過DSV探索額外的銜接航空路線。