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Scout 137 Data Security: A Fully Wired Path from Capture to Cloud
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Scout 137 Data Security: A Fully Wired Path from Capture to Cloud

Can the data link be intercepted? Can data be stolen from the cloud? How a fully wired path, offline-by-default operation and an ISO 27001-certified platform answer the two questions security-minded customers ask most.
How the Scout Portal is changing confined-space inspection
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How the Scout Portal is changing confined-space inspection

Even before you leave the site, inspection data can be made available through the Scout Portal — to colleagues, asset owners or class representatives.
ScoutDI uses Software-in-the-loop (SIL) for development, testing and training
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ScoutDI uses Software-in-the-loop (SIL) for development, testing and training

Please have a look at this video, showing a simulation of the Scout137 Drone inside a mine passage. You can see how the drone takes off and rises towards the ceiling, before proceeding further into the passage. Parts of the sequence …
Data trends in inspection and maintenance
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Data trends in inspection and maintenance

In order to ensure the safety and integrity of industrial assets, inspection technology must consist of two key parts: Data acquisition. The right data needs to be collected with sufficient coverage and precision. Data science.
Image quality in drone cameras, Part 2 – Getting better images from indoor drone inspections
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Image quality in drone cameras, Part 2 – Getting better images from indoor drone inspections

In part 1 we looked at factors that influence camera image quality – beyond the number of megapixels, being the parameter typically used to highlight image quality potential. Now let’s put it into the context of indoor drone inspection.
Image quality in drone cameras – beyond the megapixel
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Image quality in drone cameras – beyond the megapixel

There are lots of factors that affect inspection image quality. A good quality camera that suits your application is essential. This article aims to explain the fundamental concepts required in order to understand how to use it best.
Lidar for indoor drone inspection: How to See What You Can’t See
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Lidar for indoor drone inspection: How to See What You Can’t See

Using an inspection drone equipped with 3D Lidar scanning technology instead of GPS makes all the difference indoors and in other confined spaces.