Visual inspection in confined industrial environments is a major challenge for many sectors, from energy to marine and nuclear. These spaces, often narrow, dark, dangerous or inaccessible to humans, require advanced technological solutions to guarantee effective surveillance while minimizing risks.
In this context, the Stereo2inspection drone developed by Multinnovis an innovative, high-performance and safe solution. Designed and manufactured in France, this intelligent drone is specially designed to operate in hard-to-reach areas. With its cutting-edge technical capabilities, it optimizes visual inspections while reducing costs and business interruptions.
In this article, we take a closer look at the Stereo2in detail, its features, practical uses and advantages for industry professionals.
A technological challenge: inspection in confined spaces
Confined" environments are enclosed spaces where working conditions are restrictive or even dangerous: tanks, pipes, silos, underground galleries, industrial reactors, ship ballast tanks, etc. In these environments, manual inspection poses numerous problems:
- Health and safety risks for technicians: falls, poisoning, exposure to extreme temperatures or radiation.
- Plant downtime is often long and costly.
- Access restricted or impossible without dismantling or extensive preparation.
- Limited quality of inspections when lighting or visibility is poor.
Faced with these challenges, the industry is increasingly turning to specialized inspection drones , capable of operating autonomously in these extreme conditions while offering optimum precision. And that's exactly what the Stereo2.
Multinnov and Stereo2: a French innovation
Founded in France, Multinnov is a company at the forefront of innovation in the field of robotic visual inspection. Backed by years of expertise in confined spaces and sensitive industrial environments, the Multinnov team has designed a unique drone: the Stereo2.
The Stereo2 is distinguished by its compactness, robustness and reliability. It measures less than 40 cm in diameter, is fully protected by a carbon-fiber cage and features advanced navigation technology. Every element has been designed to enable the drone to
to squeeze through narrow passages, resist impacts and transmit high-quality data, even in total darkness.
This made-in-France solution is developed and assembled locally, with a constant focus on quality, durability and performance. Multinnov embodies a form of technological sovereignty in a strategic field, at the crossroads of industrial safety,innovation andoperational efficiency.
Technology designed for extreme environments
The Stereo2 is much more than just a camera-equipped drone. It's a complete technological platform, specifically optimized for extreme environments. Its outstanding technical features include
Navigation without GPS
In confined spaces, GPS signals are generally non-existent. The Stereo2 is equipped with an autonomous navigation system based on stereo vision, combined with internal stabilization sensors. This technology enables it to maintain its balance, locate itself and progress with precision, even without an external reference point.
4K camera and integrated LED lighting
To guarantee quality visual inspection , the drone is equipped with a stabilized 4K camera, capable of capturing ultra-high-definition video. It also features powerful, steerable LED panels that illuminate dark areas for optimum visibility, even in the most inaccessible nooks and crannies.
Robust and lightweight
Protected by a carbon-fiber cage, the Stereo2 is both lightweight and shock-resistant. It can bounce off walls without damaging itself, an essential feature when working in tunnels, ducts or metal tanks.
Real-time transmission
The video stream is transmitted live to the cockpit, enabling the operator to visualize the environment in real time, orientate the camera and decide which areas to inspect precisely.
Autonomy for extended inspections
Thanks to optimized battery management, the Stereo2 has sufficient autonomy to carry out long missions, limiting interruptions and reducing the number of interventions required.
Applications: a versatile solution
The Stereo2 is used in many sectors where inspections are complex, dangerous or time-consuming. It provides real added value in a variety of fields:
Petrochemical and gas industry
For inspection of tanks, storage vessels and chemical reactors, without having to dismantle or send personnel inside. It detects anomalies such as corrosion, cracks or deposits, while reducing production downtime.
Maritime and naval sector
For checking the condition of ballast tanks, watertight compartments, water or fuel tanks. The drone can operate in wet or dusty environments without loss of performance.
Nuclear
In a field where safety is paramount, the Stereo2 enables you to limit human exposure to radiation, while inspecting containments, deactivation pools and ducts.
Energy and production
For inspection of industrial chimneys, technical galleries, transformers and other hard-to-reach structures. The drone enables rapid, visual diagnostics, without the need for gondolas or temporary structures.
Civil infrastructures
Used in old buildings, underground networks or railway tunnels, the Stereo2 helps to establish a precise inventory, essential for maintenance or rehabilitation projects.
In an increasingly demanding industrial context, where safety, profitability and technology must coexist, Multinnov' sStereo2 is an indispensable tool. Its intelligent design, robustness and performance make it perfectly suited to theinspection of confined spaces, a key issue for preventive maintenance and business continuity.
By reducing human risks, cutting logistics costs and offering unrivalled data quality, the Stereo2 perfectly illustrates Multinnov s ability to innovate to meet the real needs of professionals. This inspection drone is much more than a product: it's a lever for efficiency, safety and competitiveness, made in France.
