Recently, Honeycomb Aerospace participated in the the National Pipeline Network Group's 2024 UAV intelligent inspection technology test. This is the first time that the National Pipeline Network Group has carried out such a test to provide technical support for promoting the construction of the pipeline intelligent patrol pilot area, promoting the reform and innovation of pipeline patrol methods and the overall improvement of pipeline security management level, and creating an intelligent and interconnected pipeline network.

The test lasted for 14 days and was carried out at the Interriver oil transfer station. Twenty-two manufacturers from Beijing, Shanghai, Xi 'an and other places were invited to participate in the exhibition, focusing on the latest products and cutting-edge technological achievements in the field of UAV inspection, and exploring advanced, excellent and applicable new products according to the needs and application scenarios of pipeline enterprises.

In this project, the Cangheshi Pipeline is utilized to test the flight performance of the fixed-wing and multi-rotor UAV hangar systems, the functional performance of the software platform, and more than 10 comprehensive technical indicators of pipeline patrol, including daytime inspection and nighttime inspection. Through these tests, we aim to improve and promote the application of relevant technologies, and ensure high-quality development with a high level of safety.  

Honeycomb Aerospace is committed to providing high-quality, reliable and practical UAV systems and solutions to industry users. By participating in the technical test of intelligent inspection by UAVs for pipelines this time, Honeycomb Aerospace has not only verified the feasibility and practicality of its own technologies in the field of pipeline inspection through actual combat, but also carried out technical exchanges and cooperation with other outstanding enterprises in the industry, jointly promoting the progress of the construction of intelligent pipeline networks.

During the testing process, Honeycomb Aerospace gave full play to its own technical advantages, designed and provided a variety of solutions for the actual needs of different pipeline patrols. Whether it is for the complex environment around the pipeline, or for the defects and damage on the pipeline surface, Honeycomb Aerospace will provide efficient and accurate inspection services through drone technology to escort the safe operation of the pipeline.

HC-526 UAV is a small vertical fixed-wing UAV flight platform with a maximum endurance of 3h, load capacity of 5kg, and ceiling of 5000m. With excellent aerodynamic shape design, the whole aircraft adopts aviation composite materials, featuring high strength and light weight. It is suitable for various application scenarios where long working hours and large task loads are required. The system can be equipped with photoelectric cameras, communication equipment, mapping cameras, gamma nuclide monitors and other types of detection equipment to complete pipeline inspection, traffic patrol, emergency mapping, agriculture and forestry environmental protection tasks.

SU-30Pro intelligent unmanned airport is composed of intelligent inspection UAV and intelligent UAV parking cabin. The intelligent inspection UAV in this system has a maximum endurance time of 55min, a load capacity of 5kg, and a ceiling of 5000m. The system has the industry advantages such as remote control, autonomous charging, autonomous takeoff and landing, and clustered autonomous operation. It provides users with efficient and convenient application methods and can be widely used in pipeline inspection, environmental monitoring, power inspection, forest fire prevention, emergency detection and other industries.

The application of intelligent unmanned airport in pipeline inspection not only greatly reduces the security risks and difficulties caused by manual inspection, but also significantly improves the inspection efficiency and thoroughness of pipelines. Whether it is a regular pipeline survey or an emergency inspection, the system can provide 24/7 uninterrupted protection, solving the pain points and difficulties of pipeline inspection and promoting the intelligent management and upgrading of pipeline inspection.

The conduct of the pipeline UAV intelligent inspection technology test is not only a comprehensive inspection of the application of UAV technology in the field of pipeline patrol, but also a powerful practice of the concept of intelligent pipe network construction. As one of the participants, Honeycomb Aerospace actively cooperated with the test organization and contributed to the smooth conduct of the test and the fruitful technical results. In the future, Honeycomb Aerospace will continue to innovate products and solutions, and work together with industry customers and partners to protect the safe operation of oil and gas energy.