In industry, certain confined spaces remain particularly difficult to inspect. Tanks, silos, utility tunnels, and elevated structures present significant challenges: limited access, hazardous environments, and poor visibility.
In the face of these challenges, indoor drones have emerged as an innovative solution. With the Stereo3, Multinnov is taking a new step forward by offering an inspection drone designed to navigate with precision in the most demanding confined spaces.
Thanks to a combination of advanced technologies, this drone is revolutionizing visual inspection methods, offering greater safety, efficiency, and reliability.
The Challenges of Inspection in Confined Spaces
Inspections in confined spaces pose a major challenge for many industrial sectors.
These environments face a number of challenges:
- Difficult or even impossible access for an operator
- No light or very limited visibility
- Presence of gas, dust, or extreme conditions
- Tight spaces that increase the risk of accidents
Under these circumstances, traditional methods often rely on cumbersome equipment: scaffolding, rope access technicians, or direct human intervention. These approaches are not only costly but also risky.
In addition, they often require the facilities to be shut down, which directly impacts productivity.
Companies are therefore looking for solutions that can:
- Minimize human risks
- Speed up inspections
- Improve the quality of the data collected
It is precisely in this context that indoor drones really come into their own.
The Stereo3: a drone designed for indoor inspections
The Stereo3 is part of this commitment to innovation. It was specifically designed to meet the challenges of closed, complex environments without GPS.
Advanced optical stabilization
One of the Stereo3’s key strengths is its stabilization system based on stereoscopic vision.
Thanks to two cameras that continuously monitor the surroundings, the drone is capable of:
- Estimating distances and volumes
- Maintain a steady course
- Adapt to movements in real time
This technology enables smooth and precise flight, even in crowded or uneven spaces.
A 4K camera for high-precision inspection
The Stereo3 features a 4K camera capable of capturing highly detailed images.
This allows:
- To easily identify cracks, corrosion, or defects
- To produce actionable inspection reports
- To improve decision-making
Image quality is a key factor in industrial inspections, where every detail can have a critical impact.
Powerful lighting for dark environments
Confined spaces are often pitch-black. The Stereo3 features a powerful light capable of producing approximately 12,000 to 13,000 lumens, ensuring optimal visibility even in the most challenging conditions.
Result:
- Fewer uninspected areas
- Improved defect detection
- More reliable diagnosis
A rugged design built for the terrain
The drone is also equipped with a carbon fiber protective cage designed to absorb impacts.
In confined spaces, contact with walls is common. This durability allows for:
- To ensure the security of operations
- To avoid service interruptions
- To extend the equipment's service life
Finally, wireless control and real-time telemetry data provide precise and secure control of the aircraft.
Industrial applications and benefits for operators
The Stereo3 is designed for a wide range of industries facing complex inspection challenges.
A wide range of applications
This drone can be used for:
- Inspection of tanks, silos, and reservoirs
- Inspection of steel or concrete structures
- Inspection of ducts, tunnels, or tunnels
- Monitoring of energy or industrial facilities
In all these cases, it provides quick access to areas that would otherwise be difficult, if not impossible, to inspect.
Significantly enhanced security
One of the main benefits of indoor drones is that they reduce human exposure.
Operators remain at a distance while maintaining full visibility thanks to real-time video feed. This drastically reduces the risks associated with working in confined spaces.
Time savings and increased efficiency
The Stereo3 makes inspections much faster.
- No scaffolding required
- Immediate deployment
- Direct access to critical areas
Some tasks that used to take several days can now be completed in just a few hours.
A reduction in operating costs
By limiting the use of heavy logistics equipment, companies can significantly reduce their costs:
- Fewer staff members deployed
- Fewer facilities
- Fewer production stoppages
Solutions from Multinnov thus enable the profitability of inspection operations to be optimized while improving their quality.
Reliable data for maintenance
Thanks to its high-quality imagery and precise flight data, Stereo3 provides data that is ready for immediate use.
This information allows you to:
- To anticipate failures
- To plan interventions
- To improve preventive maintenance
Inspection thus becomes a truly strategic tool for infrastructure management.
The Stereo3 indoor drone represents a major advancement in the field of industrial inspection.
By combining stereoscopic stabilization, a 4K camera, and powerful lighting, it enables effective operations in confined spaces while ensuring a high level of safety.
With this solution, Multinnov offers a concrete solution to the industry’s current challenges: reducing risks, improving inspection quality, and optimizing operational performance.
Choosing Stereo3 means opting for a smarter, faster, and decidedly forward-looking inspection solution.
