The unmanned flying platform with a docking module for diagnostics of building structures, developed by scientists of the Silesian University of Technology, won the Grand Prix and the Platinum Award at the Intarg 2021 International Invention and Innovation Fair.
The awarded invention is a specially equipped drone that can be used for inventory, inspection and diagnostics of hard-to-reach building structures. It has a thermal imaging camera installed, it can also use a vision camera as well as temperature, humidity and pH sensors. This allows for a comprehensive assessment of almost any type of building structure, especially those that are difficult to access.
The platform is equipped with a worldwide unique diagnostic solution for assessing the quality of joining a structure reinforced with external overlays made of fiber-reinforced polymers. The awarded invention is a set of several solutions reserved in the Patent Office.
