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Today, with the rapid development of modern transportation networks, the huge volume of over a million Bridges in service is posing a severe challenge to traditional inspection methods. Traditional methods such as manual climbing, road blocking and occupation, and high-risk operations have long been constrained by the triple shackles of efficiency bottlenecks, cost pressure and safety risks. In response to this industry pain point, the birth of SONY ILX-LR1 full-frame expandable remote control camera has driven systematic cost reduction and efficiency improvement through technological innovation, becoming a benchmark solution in the field of intelligent bridge inspection.
I. Leap in detection efficiency: The time consumed for a single task has been shortened
1.High-resolution single shots replace multiple shots
The SONY ILX-LR1 full-frame camera is equipped with a 61-megapixel full-frame back-illuminated Exmor R™ CMOS sensor, which offers three times the detail of a single image compared to traditional cameras and provides a wider coverage area. In bridge inspection scanning, there is no need to frequently adjust the Angle or stitch multiple images, and the inspection time for a single bridge is greatly shortened.
2. High-speed continuous shooting and real-time response
The SONY ILX-LR1 full-frame camera supports high-speed continuous shooting at 3 frames per second. Combined with the BIONZ XR image processor, the data processing speed is increased by approximately 8 times. While achieving outstanding image quality and rapid camera response, it has enhanced the shooting efficiency of bridge inspection by drones, thereby reducing operation time.
Ii. Cost Structure Optimization: Comprehensive cost reduction
1. Reduction in equipment and labor costs
Equipment cost: The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) electro-optical pod is equipped with SONY ILX-LR1, eliminating the need for additional brackets (six M3 screw holes are directly integrated), thus saving procurement costs compared to professional aerial survey cameras of the same precision.
Human resource allocation: Traditional inspection requires a team of 6 to 8 people (safety officers, inspectors, etc.), while the SONY ILX-LR1 solution only needs 2 people (pilots + data analysts), resulting in a significant reduction in the labor cost per bridge.
2. Traffic impact and downtime losses are reset to zero
Traditional inspection requires lane closure and the erection of supports. The cost of a single road closure is high, and it also leads to bridge shutdown losses or traffic income. The SONY ILX-LR1 drone inspection solution does not require road closure and operates contactless, significantly reducing the cost per operation.
Iii. Precision-driven Preventive Maintenance: Reduced maintenance costs
1. Precise identification of minor diseases
The SONY ILX-LR1 full-frame sensor, combined with a wide dynamic range, can detect minute cracks during bridge inspection. During the inspection of the bridge across the canyon in Guizhou, many fine cracks were found to avoid potential accident maintenance costs.
2. Full coverage of concealed areas
The lightweight design of SONY ILX-LR1 (243 grams) enables the drone to reach blind spots such as under Bridges and in the gaps of bridge piers. Paired with 70 E-mount lenses, the rate of missed detection of diseases is significantly reduced.
Ⅳ. Dual optimization of security and operation and maintenance costs
Zero-contact operation eliminates high-risk risks
Traditional inspection requires high-altitude climbing or bridge inspection vehicle operations, and the accident risk is higher than that of high-altitude falls in the infrastructure industry. The remote control solution of SONY ILX-LR1 completely avoids the risk of personal injury and reduces the annual insurance and accident compensation costs.
V. Intelligent Ecological Synergy: Enhanced Post-processing Efficiency
Open SDK and automatic analysis
The SONY ILX-LR1 realizes focal-linked drone ranging and GPS data synchronization through the Camera Remote SDK, shortening the development cycle. Integrated into the system through API, the camera can be remotely controlled from a computer, allowing for changes to camera Settings, shutter release, real-time viewfinder monitoring, etc. It can also detect the detection effect of the drone in real time, greatly improving the efficiency of post-processing.
Conclusion: SONY ILX-LR1 – The “Efficiency Revolutionary” in Bridge Inspection
From high-precision imaging to lightweight design, from automated control to non-contact inspection, SONY ILX-LR1 redefines the cost and efficiency boundaries of bridge inspection through technological innovation. Promote the accelerated advancement of the bridge inspection industry towards intelligence and digitalization.