Widershine · Indoor Asset Inspection
Inspect confined assets.
Plan with visual evidence.
Support remote visual inspection inside industrial assets, tunnels, pipe galleries and enclosed ship spaces. The Widershine 3611123 combines a protective cage, LiDAR SLAM, onboard lighting and recorded imagery to help professional teams review hard-to-reach structures and plan follow-up work at an assessed site.
- Hovering flight time
- 15 min
- Recording / live video
- 4K / 1080p
- Spatial mapping
- LiDAR SLAM · Real-time point clouds
Task-Focused Capabilities
A clearer view for maintenance decisions
Observe internal structures, review inspection coverage and bring visual evidence into maintenance discussions. Match the aircraft configuration and operating plan to the asset, access constraints and information your team needs.
Protection for close-range work
The spherical cage buffers slight contact during close-range inspection. It is not collision-proof and does not remove the need for clearance checks and a controlled flight path.
Positioning without GPS
LiDAR SLAM supports positioning and operator spatial awareness in GPS-denied spaces. Plan the flight route and verify positioning performance against the actual environment.
Record detail, inspect live
Capture 4K recordings while the standard 1080p live view supports operator decisions. A 180° up-and-down gimbal helps view overhead, forward and lower structures.
Light the inspection target
Forty onboard LEDs deliver up to 10,000 lm to illuminate target surfaces inside dark internal spaces during camera-led observation.
Understand inspection coverage
Real-time point clouds and flight-path information help operators review coverage and identify areas needing another look during the inspection.
Review evidence in three dimensions
Post-flight data import supports 3D reconstruction alongside visual inspection evidence. Use it for spatial context and review, not as certified survey-grade geometry.
Inspection Evidence
Connect live observation with spatial review
LiDAR SLAM generates a real-time point cloud and displays the flight path. Recorded imagery and imported inspection data support post-flight review of the asset, inspection coverage and areas that need further examination.
Use the visible-light 3611123 for routine visual observation, or select 3611123T when a thermal view is required. Wireless relay and optical-fiber communications are optional. The fiber link carries 720 × 480 analog video and does not provide tethered aircraft power.
Operating Workflow
From task definition to a planned deployment
Prepare the aircraft and site support around the actual work. Use trained operators, agreed task boundaries and a practical recovery procedure.
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Step 01
Define the inspection task
Identify the asset, target structures and visual questions to answer. Agree the required imagery, inspection coverage and reporting format with the maintenance or asset-management team.
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Step 02
Assess site hazards
Confirm permissions, required permits, isolations and applicable airspace conditions. Assess the atmosphere, access, personnel exposure and operating hazards; proceed only when the site and complete configuration are suitable.
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Step 03
Select configuration and plan the route
Match imaging and communication options to the task. Plan clearances, observation points, return paths and recovery access, accounting for radio obstructions, environmental conditions and battery reserves.
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Step 04
Calibrate and check before launch
Complete applicable calibration and pre-flight checks with a trained professional operator. Verify the cage, battery, camera, lighting, positioning and communication link, then confirm stable operation in a controlled launch area.
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Step 05
Capture the inspection evidence
Fly the assessed route under operator control. Use live video, onboard lighting and point-cloud information to observe target areas, record details and monitor coverage, link quality and remaining battery.
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Step 06
Report findings and plan maintenance
Review recordings and reconstructed 3D context, identify visible findings and note uninspected areas or limitations. Share evidence with the asset team to guide follow-up checks and maintenance, then complete post-flight equipment checks.
Application Planning
Match the approach to your site
These scenarios provide starting points for application planning. Final equipment, access and operating procedures should match the site assessment and required task outputs.
Factory interiors and steel beams
Review hard-to-reach internal structures before planning maintenance.
Observe overhead steelwork, beam connections and enclosed industrial structures using close-range imagery and onboard lighting. Record visible surface conditions for engineering review, with access clearances and operating isolations assessed around machinery and other obstructions.
Tunnels and pipe galleries
Build visual context along restricted-access passages.
Inspect tunnel interiors, pipe-gallery structures and accessible routes where GPS is unavailable. Combine recorded imagery with point-cloud context to review coverage and visible conditions. Plan communications, turning space, return routes and recoverability before entering passages with bends or radio obstructions.
Enclosed marine asset spaces
Support visual review inside assessed ship spaces.
Observe internal ship structures and enclosed marine asset spaces from an assessed launch position. Capture evidence of visible surface conditions and access constraints for maintenance review. Confirm atmospheric suitability, permissions, isolations, clearances and recovery arrangements before operating within the asset.
Configuration & Readiness
Set the operating conditions before launch
Agree the equipment configuration, task boundaries and support arrangements before committing to the operation.
Permissions and site controls
Confirm asset-owner permission, applicable airspace conditions, required permits and isolations. Assess atmospheric and operational hazards before deployment. Remote visual inspection does not remove mandatory entry controls or certification requirements.
Professional operators and access
Use trained professional operators. Check access dimensions, clearances, radio obstructions and environmental conditions against the selected configuration. Define a controlled operating area, stop criteria and a practical aircraft recovery method.
Imaging and communication choices
Choose standard visible-light 3611123 or separate thermal-assisted 3611123T. A wireless relay is optional. Optional optical-fiber communication carries 720 × 480 analog imagery; it is a communication link, not ground power. Assess link suitability for the planned route.
Battery and recovery planning
The 15-minute figure is hovering flight time, not a mission-duration guarantee. Plan sorties around actual conditions, configuration and battery reserves, with enough margin for return and recovery. Check battery condition and aircraft readiness before each flight.
For trained professional operators. The protective cage buffers slight contact but does not make the aircraft collision-proof. Do not operate in a potentially explosive atmosphere unless the complete configuration has the appropriate hazardous-area rating.
Keep the LiDAR enclosure intact and do not disassemble it. Point-cloud data at target distances of 0.1–0.2 m is for reference only. Drone observations support professional assessment; they do not certify structural fitness or authorize personnel entry.
Plan an inspection around your asset
Share your asset type, access dimensions, target structures, atmospheric conditions and communication constraints. Our team can help you select the imaging and communication configuration for your assessed site and professional operating plan.
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