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Friday, May 31, 2024
Chevron and American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (AATI) recently made history as the first companies permitted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to use uncrewed aircraft systems (UASs) in airspace shared by crewed aircraft. Chevron will use UASs to remotely monitor its vast network of pipelines.
The new aircraft from AATI, called an AiRanger, can cover more ground than crewed aircraft and detect potential problems more safely and efficiently and move at more than 100 miles per hour. The AiRanger flies farther and for more hours than either, while providing real-time reports on any potential threats to the pipeline.
Typically, aerial monitoring is done by an aircraft piloted by one person while another looks out the window to determine if there are any hazards or threats that need to be addressed. These planes move
Chevron says that while these techniques have their place, they also come with challenges. Namely, a reliance on human operators who are prone to things like fatigue and subjective evaluations. This option is better suited to shorter distances and time periods. For longer flights, the AiRanger can fit the bill. While a UAS is a drone, it’s larger than the small quadcopter drone. And with a wingspan just over 18 feet, it’s also not quite as big as a full-sized plane.
For the full story, with use cases, visit Chevron here for more details.
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