The SKYGAUGE Drone at ASNT 2023: Ultrasonic Inspections

From Houston, Texas during the ASNT 2023 annual conference, Richard Blaser from Inspenet had the pleasure of interviewing Nikita Iliushkin, Chief Commercial Officer and Co-Founder of Skygauge Robotics, presents his Drone, a unique robotic platform designed to revolutionize ultrasonic inspections.

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October 31, 2023

From Houston, Texas during the ASNT 2023 annual conferenceRichard Blaser from Inspenet had the pleasure of interviewing Nikita Iliushkin, Chief Commercial Officer and Co-Founder of Skygauge Robotics, presents his Drone, a unique robotic platform designed to revolutionize ultrasonic inspections.

Pioneering Design for Precision Inspections

The SKYGAUGE is distinguished by its ability to tilt the rotors, allowing the central body of the drone to remain stable. “This gives us the precision and maneuverability needed for the precise contact work required for ultrasonic testing,” Nikita notes.

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Dual-Axis Impulse Vectoring

Unlike other drones that only vector momentum along one axis, the SKYGAUGE does so on two, providing multidimensional control that improves flexibility and robustness against wind.“This is crucial for inspecting inclined and curved surfaces,” explains Nikita.

Force Feedback and Industrial Applications

Not only can the drone maneuver precisely, but it also offers force feedback. This feature ensures that the UT transducer is flush with the surface, providing critical data for asset integrity teams. The SKYGAUGE is ideal for inspections of tanks, stacks, pipelines and ship holds, primarily within line of sight.

Carbon Fiber Construction

Digging into the drone’s construction, Nikita highlights that it is composed of carbon fiber, a material that ensures the drone’s lightness and durability. “It’s all glued together like a race car,” he comments, emphasizing its optimized design and robustness.

Flexibility in Options and Pricing

They offer a variety of flexible options, adapting to each customer’s specific needs. Nikita invites interested parties to contact the company for more information on pricing and configurations.

With a vision to transform industrial inspections and a clear innovation in impulse vectoring, their Drone stands out at ASNT as a promising solution for the future of robotic inspections.

The website: https://www.skygauge.co/