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Using artificial intelligence
Drones reduce time needed for inspection of Latam planes
Airbus A320neo
Rafael Luiz Canossa, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Rafael Ramos
6/6/2022
Grupo Latam has been testing drones to inspect planes. The drones take up to 2000 photos from all angles of the plane's fuselage and are able to use artificial intelligence to check the need for maintenance on components.
Tests are being carried out at the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) unit in São Carlos, São Paulo. However, the tests must be taken to the Maintenance Scepter in Santiago, Chile.
“At LATAM, we see technology as an opportunity to improve and optimize our aircraft maintenance and inspection processes. Therefore, we are constantly looking for new tools that allow us to establish more efficient and accurate processes, always having the safety of our passengers and employees as a priority”, says Marcos Melchiori, Senior Manager MRO São Carlos of the Latam Airlines Group.
In addition, Latam is using augmented reality glasses to carry out maintenance. The images obtained are transmitted directly to the engineering areas, allowing for faster decision-making.
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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