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Written by: Maria Zavarce

Contributor: Lukas Wilgosh 

Solving Sewer Inspection Challenges with the Flybotix ASIO X Drone

March 5th, 2025

3 minutes read

Sewer inspections often require workers to expose to toxic gases, structural instability, and flooding risks, all while attempting to assess hard-to-reach areas within complex sewer networks. Traditional methods, which rely heavily on manual labour and bulky equipment, are not only costly but also time-consuming and prone to inaccuracies. The Flybotix ASIO X drone offers an innovative approach, designed specifically to address these challenges and transform the way sewer inspections are conducted.

Challenges in Sewer Inspections

1. Hazardous Conditions
Sewer environments are filled with dangerous gases such as methane (CH4) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S), which pose health risks to workers. Additionally, the risk of structural collapses or flooding adds to the dangers.

 

2. Limited Accessibility
The confined and complex layouts of sewer systems make it difficult for traditional equipment to navigate. Inspectors often struggle to reach tight corners and inspect hard-to-access areas.

 

3. High Costs and Time-Intensive Processes
Deploying personnel and equipment into hazardous environments requires significant resources, including protective gear, permits, and extensive safety protocols. This makes the process both time-consuming and expensive.

 

4. Lack of Accurate Data
Traditional inspection methods often rely on manual measurements and visual assessments, which can lead to inaccuracies and missed defects.

How the Flybotix ASIO X Drone Tackles These Challenges

1. Ensuring Safety with Integrated Gas Detection
The ASIO X can be equipped with a sophisticated gas detection payload, capable of identifying and quantifying hazardous gases such as methane, hydrogen sulfide, carbon monoxide (CO), and oxygen levels. This real-time data ensures that inspectors are aware of potential dangers without entering the environment, enhancing safety and situational awareness.

 

2. Navigating Confined Spaces with Ease
The ASIO X’s collision-proof design and compact size (1.15 kg) make it ideal for navigating narrow, complex sewer layouts. Its advanced propulsion system with dual coaxial rotors and wall-lock stabilization ensures precise positioning and smooth navigation, even in GPS-deprived environments.

 

3. Reducing Costs and Improving Efficiency
By eliminating the need for personnel to enter hazardous areas, the ASIO X significantly reduces operational costs. Its quick deployment and advanced automation features, such as obstacle repulsion and auto-landing, streamline the inspection process, saving time and resources.

 

4. Delivering Accurate, Actionable Data
The ASIO X’s 3D LiDAR system and high-definition imaging capabilities provide high accuracy. Real-time 3D mapping, thermal imaging, and defect measurement ensure comprehensive assessments, enabling teams to make informed decisions quickly.
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Why Choose the Flybotix ASIO X?

The ASIO X Drone from Flybotix is the ultimate tool for transforming inspections in confined spaces. Here's why:

  • Safety First: Equipped with advanced gas detection and a collision-proof design, the ASIO X keeps operators safe by eliminating the need for human entry into hazardous environments.
  • Advanced Technology: Its high-tech sensor array, including 4K and infrared cameras, 3D LiDAR, and gas detection, ensures precise data collection, even in challenging conditions.
  • Durability: Made with carbon fiber and aerospace-grade composites, the ASIO X is built to withstand tough environments, offering long-lasting performance.
  • Efficiency: With a patented propulsion system, intuitive controls, and up to 20 minutes of flight time, the ASIO X maximizes productivity while minimizing downtime.
  • Versatility: Whether it's industrial assets, tanks, sewers, or wind turbines, the ASIO X is designed to tackle a wide range of confined space inspections with ease.

The ASIO X is your go-to solution for safer, more efficient, and accurate inspections in the most challenging environments.

From navigating the intricate layouts of wastewater sewers to inspecting stormwater drains prone to blockages, the ASIO X provides access and detailed insights. Its robust design and advanced features also make it highly effective in inspecting tanks and pipelines, where traditional methods struggle to achieve comprehensive coverage. Additionally, the Flybotix ASIO X is a powerful tool for inspecting hydropower penstocks, enabling precise defect detection and structural analysis in confined spaces.

 

By digitizing assets and identifying structural defects with high accuracy, the ASIO X enhances operational efficiency and significantly improves safety standards across all these and more applications.

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About the Author

Maria Zavarce, Marketing Coordinator at Measur, brings over two years of specialized experience in the drones and robotics industry. Combining her knowledge of emerging technologies with 8+ years of inbound marketing and SEO, she provides actionable insights into the transformative power of advanced solutions.
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