Drone Wind Turbine Blade Inspection Services
Expert AI-Powered Drone Turbine Blade Inspections
Faster. Safer. Smarter.
Cut downtime, boost performance, and prevent costly failures with high-precision drone wind turbine blade inspection services — built for commercial and industrial wind operators.
Why Site Managers Choose Us?
With hundreds of blades inspected and counting, we deliver manual or automated drone inspections in a fraction of the time and cost of rope access or crane methods.
- We are Canadian, and can legally fly in Canada.
- We deploy the latest drones with industry leading high-resolution RGB We easily identify cracks, lightning strikes, delamination, erosion, and more.
- Inspections can be conducted with or without wind turbine techs on site.
- Each inspection is completed in about 30 mintues
- We provide AI-based reports verified by Recon Aerial, and a 3rd party blade expert
Actionable Reports — Fast
Get easy-to-understand reports within 7–14 days, complete with:
- Annotated high-res imagery
- Blade-by-blade damage maps
- Defect types and severity rankings
Case in point: On a recent multi-day inspection, we identified a 2100mm trailing edge split. We paused our drone op and alerted the site manager immediately and the WT was taken offline. This helped prevent a costly failure.
Certified, Compliant & Insured
All drone pilots are Transport Canada Advanced-certified, fully insured, and trained to operate safely in active wind farms. We use only Transport Canada–approved drone systems and comply with Canadian Aviation Regulations Part IX.
Maximize Uptime, Minimize Cost
- No rope access or cranes needed
- Minimal turbine idling
- Quick deployment & scalable to multi-turbine sites
- Supports proactive maintenance strategies
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+ Purpose-Built for Wind Energy Operators
Whether you manage a single turbine or a large-scale wind farm, we offer:
- Experience with Siemens, Enercon, Senvion, and more
- Scalable, site-specific drone inspection plans
- Integration with your CMMS or asset management systems
- Repair recommendations + strategic partner support for hands-on assessments
What’s Included:
- RGB drone imaging by trained and certified pilots
- Wind techs available to idle turbines or assist on-site
- AI-assisted defect detection & classification
- Damage type, severity and location identification
- Trend tracking for predictive maintenance
- Secure online platform for collaboration
Keep Your Turbines Turning
See what AI-powered drone wind turbine blade inspection services can do for your site.
Contact us for a demo, sample report, or quote today.
Off Warranty Inspection : Supporting Liberty Power, Morse Wind Farm, Saskatchewan
Project Brief: Off-Warranty Drone Wind Turbine Blade Inspections for Liberty Power – Morse, Saskatchewan
Client: Liberty Power
Location: Morse Wind Generating Site, Saskatchewan
Scope: Off-warranty drone wind turbine blade inspections
Provider: Recon Aerial
Deliverable: 9000 images, and 10 clearly annotated reports showing the classified damage, and damage location on each blade.
Recon Aerial was brought in by Liberty Power to perform a multi-day drone wind turbine blade inspection at the Morse Wind Generating Site. With the turbines hitting their five-year mark, the goal was clear: assess blade integrity post-warranty to catch issues before they became liabilities.
When Liberty needed fast action in early March, we delivered. Within days, our team was identified, a detailed plan created, and a fair, transparent proposal submitted and approved. We set the bar high from the start—clear deliverables, AI-powered analysis, and a focus on precision.
Despite unpredictable early spring weather, we mobilized quickly and worked hand-in-hand with the on-site operations team to get the job done safely and efficiently. Within two weeks, Liberty Power had detailed blade reports in hand, complete with annotated high-res imagery, defect classifications, and severity rankings.
The results spoke volumes. We uncovered a manufacturer’s defect affecting several blades—damage that would have otherwise gone unnoticed. Thanks to our detailed inspection reports, Liberty Power was able to file a successful warranty claim, saving them from footing the repair bill. That single discovery saved the client more than ten times the cost of the inspection.
This is the value of partnering with Recon Aerial. We help wind farm operators get ahead of blade damage, avoid costly surprises, and make informed maintenance decisions. Our drone wind turbine blade inspections are fast, accurate, and built to deliver real ROI.
If you’re managing a wind farm and need inspections that deliver deeper insights, reduce costs, and minimize downtime, Recon Aerial is your go-to partner.
We use AI-powered image analysis with an expert blade technician in the loop to detect and classify defects with greater accuracy and consistency on both the external AND internal services of the blades. Our reports and online platform will help you assess damage, collaborate, and plan predictive maintenance and extend turbine lifespan.
We use AI-powered image analysis with an expert blade technician in the loop to detect and classify defects with greater accuracy and consistency on both the external AND internal services of the blades. Our reports and online platform will help you assess damage, collaborate, and plan predictive maintenance and extend turbine lifespan.
Loss Prevention: Supporting Enercon, St Remi, Quebec
Project Brief: Pilot Project – Drone Wind Turbine Blade Inspection Services Competition for Enercon, St. Remi, Quebec
Client: Enercon
Location: St. Remi, Quebec
Scope: Drone wind turbine blade inspections
Provider: Recon Aerial
Deliverables: 12,537 high-resolution images, 317 defect-specific photos, detailed Excel report outlining defect locations and severity per blade
Winner: Recon Aerial
Enercon initiated a competitive pilot project to evaluate the capabilities of three companies offering drone wind turbine blade inspections. The objective was to assess performance without the aid of AI or automation—placing full emphasis on the quality of on-site execution, defect detection, reporting accuracy, and overall value.
Recon Aerial led the charge. Our team inspected 20 turbines, generating over 12,500 images and conducting a rigorous manual review to identify blade defects. The result: 165 confirmed defects across the site, averaging nearly 8 defects per turbine. Approximately 84 percent of those issues fell into three primary categories—allowing Enercon to prioritize corrective action based on real, actionable data.
One critical discovery stood out—a 2100mm trailing edge separation on a single blade. The defect was classified as severe, and the turbine was taken offline immediately to prevent a major failure. This rapid identification and response likely saved Enercon significant repair costs and avoided the risk of extended downtime.
What set Recon Aerial apart was not just technical performance, but how smoothly we integrated with Enercon’s team. Our inspectors worked efficiently with site staff, maintaining safety and compliance while delivering precise, professional results. The process was seamless, the execution flawless.
Recon Aerial outperformed two competitors, including Skyspecs, across every key metric: price, inspection execution, defect detection proficiency, and reporting clarity. In a head-to-head trial, we proved why operators trust us when it counts.
For site managers who demand reliable, high-quality drone wind turbine blade inspection services with measurable results, Recon Aerial delivers. We find the defects others miss, provide clear and actionable reports, and help wind farms stay ahead of costly surprises
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We pride ourselves on our ability to capture just about any drone shot. We have a lot of experience working with exceptional clients like you. Checkout some of the more common drone inspection service details for work we shoot regularly.
Principal Drone Services
- Up to 5.1 K drone video footage
- No Limit to Media (Photos or Video)
- Reshoot Free, if needed (but this is never needed)
- High resolution sensors
- Infrared inspection capability
- AI backed reporting
- Mapping specific sensors
- GNSS survey receivers
- Aerial to AutoCAD deliverables
- Site progress shots
- Live streaming 24/7 timelapse
- Mapping, earthworks and site logistics
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