Drone pilots at the Sellafield nuclear site have achieved two flight firsts, marking a significant milestone in increasing employee safety during decommissioning. The first flight involved using an Elios 3 drone equipped with a LiDAR sensor for mapping and 3D modelling, enabling unparalleled efficiency. The second flight used the same drone with a radiation activity detection dosimeter, allowing the team to map radiation hotspots before employees enter certain areas of the site. The use of drones reduces risk, saves time, and has the potential to save the company and taxpayers significant amounts of money. This deployment reflects Sellafield's commitment to exploring innovative solutions for radiation assessment.
Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:30:02 GMT | GOV.UK