DRONOS: Transforming Pipeline Inspections in Brazil with Aerodyne’s AI-powered SaaS platform

Overcoming Challenges in Pipeline Monitoring
Transportadora Brasileira Gasoduto Bolívia-Brasil (TBG) operates over 2,500 kilometers of gas pipelines, a critical component of Brazil’s energy infrastructure. Ensuring the integrity and safety of such an extensive network presented significant challenges, especially with traditional inspection methods that were resource-intensive, time-consuming, and exposed personnel to hazardous environments.

TBG required an innovative solution to enhance operational safety, reduce costs, and streamline pipeline monitoring processes while ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

DRONOS: Aerodyne’s AI-Powered SaaS Platform
Aerodyne introduced a cutting-edge solution combining drone technology with AI capabilities to revolutionize TBG’s inspection processes. On July 1, 2024, Aerodyne commenced drone operations along TBG’s 2,500-kilometer pipeline network, marking the start of data collection and anomaly detection activities. Advanced drones equipped with high-resolution cameras, LiDAR systems, and thermal imaging sensors collected vast amounts of detailed data across the entire pipeline network.

This data was processed using AI algorithms within DRONOS, Aerodyne’s AI-powered SaaS platform, to detect and classify 15 distinctive features including anomalies such as corrosion, vegetation encroachments, and surface irregularities with high precision. The machine learning models were continuously refined with new data, improving their accuracy and enabling predictive maintenance capabilities. By analyzing historical patterns and identifying high-risk zones, DRONOS empowered TBG to prioritize maintenance activities efficiently, reducing potential downtime and preventing costly failures. 

DRONOS also provided actionable insights through centralized dashboards, enabling TBG’s operational teams to make informed, data-driven decisions in real time.

Achieving Excellence in Pipeline Management
DRONOS transformed how TBG manages its critical infrastructure. The integration of AI solutions allowed TBG to significantly enhance inspection accuracy and speed while reducing costs and improving safety for personnel.

By delivering cheaper, faster, better, and safer scalable solutions, Aerodyne empowers enterprises like TBG to achieve operational excellence while contributing to sustainability and economic progress. Aerodyne’s commitment to “Technology for Good” reinforces its role as a global leader in digital transformation across critical sectors such as energy.