Inspecting in remote waters: Full Circle Wind Services in the Faroe Islands
Full Circle Wind Services (FCWS) works in some of the most demanding wind environments in Europe and the UK. With the Dhalion autonomous drone system it has delivered faster, safer and more consistent inspections for three years, in places as challenging as the Faroe Islands.
About them
Full Circle Wind Services provides a 360° O&M service for multi-brand wind turbines, combining nearly 20 years of renewable energy expertise with advanced technology, a 24/7/365 control room and highly trained field teams.
The challenge
- Harsh coastal weather and unpredictable wind on island wind farms.
- Limited logistics and longer response times.
- The need for precise, fast data collection without relying on outside help.
What they did
In August 2023 FCWS took the Dhalion system to the Faroe Islands to inspect despite difficult terrain and weather. Shipping the large drone batteries needed special courier arrangements, but once on site the fully automated flights gave fast, consistent inspections with no repeat visits.
- 01
Baseline assessments
At every new site, to tailor O&M contracts.
- 02
Condition monitoring
Regular monitoring of Nordex, Enercon, Senvion and other turbines.
- 03
Predictive maintenance
Fewer unplanned stops and better repair scheduling.
- 04
Client consultations
Detailed image data for transparent performance reports.
The results
- Higher inspection accuracy with very clear images.
- Less downtime through faster diagnosis and reporting.
- Safer operations thanks to automated flight paths.
- Reliable data even in remote, hard-to-reach regions.
Three wind farms in four days
Traditional manual inspections struggled in the Faroe Islands’ conditions, so FCWS looked for a more autonomous, reliable option. With Dhalion, the team inspected three wind farms in just four days, supporting the islands’ move to greener energy.
Full Circle Wind Services shows that innovation can overcome geography: high-quality, data-rich maintenance is possible even in the most remote places, cutting costs, saving time and improving reliability for its clients.
At a glance
- Client
- Full Circle Wind Services
- Type
- 360° O&M for multi-brand wind turbines
- Solution
- Dhalion on a DJI M300, 3 blades in 1 flight, AI detection with FCWS blade experts
- Turbines
- Nordex, Enercon, Senvion and others
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