A UAV-Mounted Sensor Network for Close-Range Inspection of Wind Turbine Rotor Blades (opens in new tab)

Inspection of offshore wind turbine rotor blades is critical for predictive maintenance to maximise efficiency and extend operational lifetime. However, it remains a challenging task due to remote locations, large structural dimensions, and the limitations of current UAV-compatible sensor systems. While existing approaches can detect certain types of surface anomalies, reliable classification of defect types often remains a manual and error-pron...