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Sony ILX-LR1 is an expandable full-frame E-mount camera. It stands out in the drone field with its lightweight and compact body, high-resolution imaging capability of approximately 61 million pixels, a wide range of E-mount lens options, and SDK remote control functions. It is widely used in various application scenarios such as drone aerial photography, inspection, mapping, and 3D modeling. It offers unprecedented detail capture capabilities and efficiency improvements.
In the application of the fully automatic wind turbine blade inspection system, SONY ILX-LR1 has fully demonstrated its advantages of high precision, high efficiency and remote control. The following is a detailed elaboration of this application case:
I. Application Background
Wind turbine blades may be affected by various factors such as mechanical wear, fatigue and corrosion during operation, leading to problems such as cracks and deformations in the blades. If these problems are not detected and solved in time, they may cause fan malfunctions and even safety accidents. Therefore, regular inspections of wind turbine blades are indispensable. A fully automatic wind turbine blade inspection system equipped with SONY ILX-LR1 full-frame cameras has emerged. It uses drones equipped with high-pixel cameras to take dynamic photos of the blades and diagnose problems on the blade surface through intelligent analysis.
Ii. Application Cases
A certain intelligent technology company has applied SONY ILX-LR1 cameras to a fully automatic wind turbine blade inspection system to conduct efficient and accurate inspections of wind turbine blades. It can complete the inspection of a wind turbine in about 25 minutes, significantly improving efficiency and accuracy.
01 Imaging Quality
The 61-megapixel ILX-LR1 far surpasses previous camera devices in terms of image quality. The detailed information that can be obtained after magnifying a single photo might have required taking more than three photos before.
SONY Wind Turbine Blade Inspection Camera ILX-LR1
02 High Efficiency
Meanwhile, in terms of remote and precise control of the equipment, the working efficiency of the ILX-LR1 has also surpassed that of the past. Previously, it took nearly 2 seconds to take a single photo, but the ILX-LR1 only needs about 1 second to take three photos, significantly enhancing the flight speed and inspection efficiency of the unmanned aerial vehicle.
03 High Performance
High-altitude operations require ensuring the effectiveness of the shooting materials. Autofocus plays a very important role in real-time remote shooting. The focusing function of SONY ILX-LR1 can be precise to 0.1 meters, which is a significant improvement in image quality compared to the previous range of half a meter to 1 meter. While achieving full-frame, the weight of the camera has not increased significantly compared to before, only about 243 grams.
04 Electrical Performance
In terms of electrical performance, the ILX-LR1 has also undergone significant changes. Its fuselage is equipped with a DC power supply port, which can support DC power supply to ensure the endurance and stability of flight operations. In terms of installation, previous cameras only had one installation hole, which required some thought when assembling and installing the equipment. However, the ILX-LR1 has holes on all six sides of the body, allowing for flexible installation based on the conditions of different devices. This is very beneficial for integration work.
05 Remote SDK control
In addition, the SDK of SONY ILX-LR1 also opens up a large number of interfaces. It can not only adjust common functions such as exposure, shooting, and shutter speed, but also achieve detailed control such as focus control and focusing area control. For instance, during the inspection process, the camera can measure the distance between the drone and the blade, and then complete the focusing in reverse based on this shooting distance, providing a more complete and accurate photo-taking function. The E-mount lens interface enables the LR1 to easily adapt to over 70 SONY lenses, providing comprehensive support for various application scenarios.
Iii. Application Effects
What substantive effects can be brought about by remotely controlling the camera ILX-LR1 through SONY’s full-frame scalable system and integrating it into the fully automatic wind turbine blade inspection system?
Application cases of SONY ILX-LR1
1. The automated inspection system has significantly enhanced inspection efficiency and reduced labor costs.
2. Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) inspection does not require manual climbing or hanging, reducing the safety risks for inspection personnel.
3. Timely detection and resolution of blade issues ensured the safe operation of the fan and prolonged its service life.
Ultimately, the efficiency of the inspection system can be improved by approximately 30%.
V. Summary
The application of SONY ILX-LR1 in the fully automatic wind turbine blade inspection system fully demonstrates its advantages such as imaging quality, high efficiency, high performance, flexible installation and remote SDK control. The successful application of this system not only enhances the efficiency of inspection and reduces labor costs, but also ensures the safe operation of wind turbines, making a contribution to the sustainable development of the wind power generation industry.
(Some content is referenced from the official website of SONY China.