LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS INSPECTION
Lightning Protection Systems are critical to the structural integrity and operational reliability of wind turbine blades and towers. Over time, receptors, down conductors and bonding connections can deteriorate, become disconnected or suffer hidden damage, increasing the risk of strike related failure.
Innovair delivers advanced drone enabled LPS inspection using the SupAirVision Volta system. This approach combines high resolution visual assessment with drone deployed continuity testing to verify electrical integrity from blade tip to ground.
Our capability allows full assessment of receptor condition, verification of continuity from blade tip to ground and clear identification of any faults that require maintenance. Combined with detailed imagery of blades, hubs and towers, this approach delivers reliable evidence of system performance and supports confident maintenance planning.
Lightning Path Continuity Testing
Remote Visual Assessment
Reporting & Analysis Insight
INSPECTION WORKFLOW
How do we complete wind turbine lightning protection inspections?
Our workflow is designed to deliver a safe, efficient and repeatable verification of Lightning Protection System performance. Using the SupAirVision Volta drone system, Innovair combines drone deployed electrical continuity testing with detailed visual assessment to provide clear, traceable evidence of system integrity. From initial enquiry, we review turbine model, receptor configuration, connection protocol and site constraints to determine the appropriate inspection methodology.
During inspection, we measure electrical resistance across each lightning receptor and down conductor path on towers while simultaneously capturing supporting imagery of receptors. This ensures quantitative validation of the lightning path alongside visual confirmation of component condition.
All data is processed efficiently, generating structured outputs that identify discontinuities, elevated resistance values or areas requiring maintenance. The entire process is delivered with a focus on safety, minimal turbine downtime and clear engineering interpretation.
Pre-planning, site safety and documentation
Our inspection team prepares all required RAMS and operational documentation prior to mobilisation. Turbine configuration and LPS architecture are reviewed to ensure safe and compliant inspection delivery with minimal disruption to operations.
Drone Deployed LPS Testing & Visual Capture
Depending on turbine type and LPS configuration, we establish the appropriate continuity loop protocol to complete a full electrical path verification. The Volta system is then deployed by drone to measure resistance across each receptor.
Fast turnaround on inspection reports & analysis
Receive a complete overview of system condition with traceable continuity data, receptor imagery and clear maintenance recommendations, enabling confident decision making and timely planning.
Why Drone Deployed LPS Testing?
No rope access requirement
Reduced turbine downtime
Quantitative resistance measurement
Offshore system being trialled
Up to 10 turbines inspected per day
Repeatable & traceable data
As a client you will quickly realise your trust in our range of inspection solutions was well placed. We do what we say we are going to do.
Reliable, innovative, experienced, we become your go-to team for trusted inspection advice, support & solutions. The collective knowledge and expertise within the Innovair team has been developed during hundreds of inspection work scopes for some of the largest energy companies across the globe.
Our Renewables inspection solutions can support you throughout the entire life-cycle of an asset, with inspection applications from blade tip to seabed
