High-resolution blade imagery and defect reporting without turbine downtime or rope-access crews.
Detailed blade condition data & turbine health
Skye Link's wind turbine blade inspection service captures high-resolution imagery of each blade surface, identifying cracks, erosion, lightning strike damage, and coating wear without the cost and scheduling burden of rope-access crews. A national network of certified pilots supports single-turbine inspections as well as full wind farm portfolio programs.
Blade damage that goes undetected can worsen quickly and lead to unplanned downtime; regular aerial inspection catches issues early, when repairs are simpler and cheaper.
deliverables
What you receive
Blade condition Assessment
High-Resolution Imagery
4K Inspection Video
Annotated Defect Reports
GPS-Tagged Findings
Maintenance Documentation
Thermal Inspection
Defect data operations & maintenance teams can prioritize on
Every finding is categorized by defect type and severity, so O&M teams can prioritize which turbines need immediate attention versus scheduled maintenance — rather than sorting through raw photos turbine by turbine.
Because inspections don't require stopping the turbine or mobilizing rope-access crews, wind farm operators can inspect on a more frequent cycle without the downtime cost of traditional methods.
Do turbines need to be stopped for the inspection?
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In most cases no. Inspections are conducted with the turbine in its normal operating state or briefly feathered, minimizing downtime compared to rope-access methods.
How are defects reported?
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Drone thermography can detect hot spots, cell and module failures, bypass diode issues, delamination, and wiring faults across solar arrays.
Can you inspect an entire wind farm in one program?
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You'll receive a georeferenced thermal report highlighting flagged panels, severity ratings, and a summary suitable for maintenance planning.
Do you include thermal inspection for blades?
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Yes. We support annual, semi-annual, or custom recurring inspection schedules for solar portfolios of any size.
Schedule your next wind turbine portfolio inspection
Whether it's a single site or a multi-site portfolio, our team will scope the right approach and deliver actionable remediation data.