ZALA T-16 UAVs step up air monitoring of fuel and energy complex infrastructure during spring floods
Operators of ZALA T-16 unmanned aerial vehicles have increased the frequency of aerial monitoring of the extensive infrastructure of the fuel and energy sector in central Russia, prompted by the risks associated with the spring floods.
Meltwater erodes the soil, causing erosion of supports, flooding of protective structures, and exposure of pipes, which can lead to their deformation, depressurisation, and environmental consequences. Ice jams pose a particular danger.
To quickly identify these risks, the ZALA T-16 will employ Advanced tools based on the IRRA hardware-software complex with artificial intelligence. Real-time machine vision algorithms process data from video cameras and thermal imagers – the system automatically classifies deviations and transmits ready signals about flooded areas or ground collapses to the operator. Thanks to integration with the ZALA 4Z1 platform, customer representatives can receive operational information in real-time and make management decisions based on objective data about what is happening. The T-16 flight duration is over four hours. In a single sortie, it inspects more than 75 km of pipelines, and uninterrupted operation is maintained even in a complex radio-electronic environment due to stable communication and alternative navigation.
In early May, monitoring will also be intensified in the northern regions – here, according to specialists, the risks of flooding remain until September.
