Wind Farm Inspections
Comprehensive aerial and close-proximity inspections for utility scale wind turbines - designed to detect defects early, reduce downtime, and keep your turbines generating maximum power.
RATTLIR delivers highly detailed visual and thermal assessments for blades, nacelles, towers, and balance of plant systems. Our drone based methods provide rapid, repeatable data collection without rope access, climbing, or turbine shutdowns - keeping operations safe, efficient, and cost effective.
What We Inspect
(Visual + Thermal + Aerial + Close Proximity)
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Blades (All Makes & Models)
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Leading-edge erosion
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Cracks, chips, and delamination
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Lightning strike damage
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Gelcoat wear and surface defects
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Bond line separations
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Trailing-edge separation
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Blade contamination (bug buildup, surface fouling)
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Thermal anomalies indicating internal defects
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Nacelle & Hub
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Cooling system components
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Gearbox casing temperatures
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Generators and electrical components
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Brake systems
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Yaw system and housing condition
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Tower & Structural Components
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Corrosion, rust, and paint breakdown
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Weld inspections (visual)
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Access door integrity
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Ladders, platforms and safety systems
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Foundation condition and erosion indicators
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Balance of Plant
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Pad-mount transformers
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Substation equipment
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Access roads and site grading
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Vegetation encroachment
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Perimeter and security checks
How We Do It
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High-resolution close-proximity drone inspections
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Thermal imaging to detect internal blade heating and component stress
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Repeatable flight paths for performance trending
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Rapid data acquisition without rope access or manned climbs
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Detailed image sets and defect classifications
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Trend analysis for erosion progression or recurring defects
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Fast turnaround reports with prioritized findings
Why it Matters
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Identify blade defects before they cause catastrophic failures
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Reduce turbine downtime and improve fleet availability
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Extend blade and component lifespan through early intervention
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Support warranty claims with high-quality imaging
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Reduce high-risk climbs and rope-access requirements
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Improve maintenance planning and reduce O&M costs
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Ensure consistent energy production and investor confidence
Ideal For
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Utility-scale wind farm operators
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Independent power producers (IPP)
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Renewable asset management firms
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O&M contractors
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Turbine OEM warranty teams
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Municipal wind programs
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