UAS Inspection of High Voltage Powerlines under BVLOS Conditions
Inspekce infrastruktury velmi vysokého napětí UAS prostředky za BVLOS podmínek
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České vysoké učení technické v Praze
Czech Technical University in Prague
Czech Technical University in Prague
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Tato bakalářská práce se zabývá možností využití bezpilotních leteckých systémů (UAS) k vizuální inspekci zařízení velmi vysokého napětí (VVN) za podmínek provozu mimo přímou dohlednost pilota (BVLOS). Hlavním cílem práce je definovat rizika spojená s tímto typem provozu a navrhnout jejich efektivní mitigace v souladu s národní a evropskou regulací (nařízení (EU) 2019/947 a 2019/945) a metodikou posouzení provozního rizika SORA. Práce se též věnuje identifikaci vhodné technologie pro sběr inspekčních dat a techniky pilotáže spojené s BVLOS letem v ochranném pásmu vedení VVN, včetně specifických situací, jako jsou přelety komunikací, CHKO nebo blízkost jiných vzdušných prostorů (např. LKR). Na základě této analýzy je navržena trajektorie letu s ohledem na provozní efektivitu, vizuální pokrytí všech klíčových prvků infrastruktury (stožáry, vodiče, izolátory) a bezpečnost třetích stran. Součástí práce je i návrh vhodné konfigurace UAS včetně senzorického vybavení pro bezpečnost a efektivitu mise. Výstupem je prakticky aplikovatelný model provozu, včetně specifikace mitigací pro různé míry rizika (GRC/ARC) a návrh letové trajektorie.
This bachelor's thesis deals with the possibilities of using unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for visual inspection of high-voltage transmission infrastructure (VVN) under beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operational conditions. The main objective of the thesis is to define the risks associated with this type of operation and to propose effective mitigations in accordance with national and European regulations (Regulations (EU) 2019/947 and 2019/945) and the Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) methodology. The thesis focuses on identifying suitable technology for collecting inspection data and pilotage techniques associated with BVLOS flight in the protection zone of high-voltage lines, including specific situations such as overflights of roads, protected landscape areas (CHKO), or proximity to other airspaces (e.g. LKR). Based on this analysis, a flight trajectory is proposed with respect to operational efficiency, visual coverage of all key infrastructure elements (towers, conductors, insulators), and third-party safety. The thesis also includes a proposal for a suitable UAS configuration, including sensor equipment for mission safety and efficiency. The output is a practically applicable operational model, including the specification of mitigations for various risk levels (GRC/ARC) and a proposal for the flight trajectory.
This bachelor's thesis deals with the possibilities of using unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for visual inspection of high-voltage transmission infrastructure (VVN) under beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operational conditions. The main objective of the thesis is to define the risks associated with this type of operation and to propose effective mitigations in accordance with national and European regulations (Regulations (EU) 2019/947 and 2019/945) and the Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) methodology. The thesis focuses on identifying suitable technology for collecting inspection data and pilotage techniques associated with BVLOS flight in the protection zone of high-voltage lines, including specific situations such as overflights of roads, protected landscape areas (CHKO), or proximity to other airspaces (e.g. LKR). Based on this analysis, a flight trajectory is proposed with respect to operational efficiency, visual coverage of all key infrastructure elements (towers, conductors, insulators), and third-party safety. The thesis also includes a proposal for a suitable UAS configuration, including sensor equipment for mission safety and efficiency. The output is a practically applicable operational model, including the specification of mitigations for various risk levels (GRC/ARC) and a proposal for the flight trajectory.