Study on a Wind Velocity Measurement Method at High Positions with Drones

Abstract

Work at high positions, such as the tops of transmission towers, in strong winds with more than 10 m/s of 10 minutes average wind velocity is prohibited by the Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health in Japan. Therefore, to judge whether or not work can be performed, we studied measuring wind velocity at high positions using a drone and inclinometer, which is a simple method that does not require extra cost or labor. This method enables safe and easy measurement of approximate wind velocity at high positions.