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<blockquote data-quote="Nuner83" data-source="post: 90796" data-attributes="member: 17480"><p>Just an update</p><p></p><p>I've already completed several tank inspections. the compass handled the tank just fine. Other companies do these kind of inspections only with more expensive rigs.</p><p></p><p>I've torn the batter apart, found that the "smart" circuitry has 3 batteries plugged into it, each 3.8 volts. I'll simulate the same thing with a lead that connects in the same point. All the parts are coming in this weekend so I'll solder the leads in with the DC power source and give an update on what happens then.</p><p></p><p>The tether will go from the top of the tank and then back up to the lid so that when the drone flies down into the tank the lead will be handing underneath. Because of the position of the access port I should be able to keep the tether out of the way of the drone, even if it does get in the way I have the blade guards on as well as an aftermarket lighting it which has done very well at lighting the areas I am trying to inspect/photograph. I'll be 3D printing a sturdier guard here soon. I'll update on the progress there as well.</p><p></p><p>So far removing the batteries has substantially lightened the weight of the drone overall. I'll compare the untouched battery and the gutted one tomorrow so I can show the comparison.</p><p></p><p>Also, because of the large agitator inside the tanks, and the need to view all sides of the tank and the internal agitator as well as several internal pipes and structures, lowering a pole or a balloon won't provide an adequate inspection to eliminate putting people in a potential confined space. </p><p></p><p>My hope with the tether is 2 fold, 1 it gives me more time to complete the inspection and 2 it gives me a means of retrieving the drone if it crashed. Either way I won't know how it works till I try it. If it doesn't worked, I've at least gotten plenty of practice time in and I've torn the drone down enough to now exactly how it works. Best case I save nearly 24 hrs of production time each time we inspect a tank.</p><p></p><p>I appreciate all the feedback I've received so far.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nuner83, post: 90796, member: 17480"] Just an update I've already completed several tank inspections. the compass handled the tank just fine. Other companies do these kind of inspections only with more expensive rigs. I've torn the batter apart, found that the "smart" circuitry has 3 batteries plugged into it, each 3.8 volts. I'll simulate the same thing with a lead that connects in the same point. All the parts are coming in this weekend so I'll solder the leads in with the DC power source and give an update on what happens then. The tether will go from the top of the tank and then back up to the lid so that when the drone flies down into the tank the lead will be handing underneath. Because of the position of the access port I should be able to keep the tether out of the way of the drone, even if it does get in the way I have the blade guards on as well as an aftermarket lighting it which has done very well at lighting the areas I am trying to inspect/photograph. I'll be 3D printing a sturdier guard here soon. I'll update on the progress there as well. So far removing the batteries has substantially lightened the weight of the drone overall. I'll compare the untouched battery and the gutted one tomorrow so I can show the comparison. Also, because of the large agitator inside the tanks, and the need to view all sides of the tank and the internal agitator as well as several internal pipes and structures, lowering a pole or a balloon won't provide an adequate inspection to eliminate putting people in a potential confined space. My hope with the tether is 2 fold, 1 it gives me more time to complete the inspection and 2 it gives me a means of retrieving the drone if it crashed. Either way I won't know how it works till I try it. If it doesn't worked, I've at least gotten plenty of practice time in and I've torn the drone down enough to now exactly how it works. Best case I save nearly 24 hrs of production time each time we inspect a tank. I appreciate all the feedback I've received so far. [/QUOTE]
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