Aerones :: Robot-Enabled Wind Turbine Inspection, Maintenance & Repair Services

Aerones is a Latvian robotics company (with significant US operations) that has established itself as the world leader in robot-enabled wind turbine inspection, maintenance, and repair services. Founded around 2015–2018, Aerones develops and deploys patented robotic systems to make wind energy operations safer, faster, more efficient, and cost-effective. By replacing dangerous rope-access or manual methods with ground-controlled robots, the company significantly reduces technician risk, minimizes turbine downtime, and delivers higher-quality, data-driven results. Their solutions serve major operators representing over 50% of global wind power capacity, including NextEra, GE Vernova, Vestas, Enel, Siemens Gamesa, and others, across 25–35+ countries.

The core of Aerones’ technology is a versatile robotic platform that accesses blades and towers via winch or crawler systems. Key robot-based products and services include:

• Inspections: External visual inspections, internal blade inspections with the advanced Gen 3 Crawler (smartest blade internal inspection crawler), Lightning Protection System (LPS) testing, and non-destructive testing. The Visual Inspection Studio uses AI for analytics and decision-making.
• Cleaning: Robotic cleaning of dirty or rough blades and oil/contaminant removal from towers, restoring aerodynamic performance efficiently.
• Repair: Leading-edge repair and preparation, performed robotically even in challenging weather conditions.
• Coating: Application of ice-phobic coatings and leading-edge protection coatings for enhanced durability and performance in harsh environments.

These services are up to 3–6x faster than traditional methods, with up to 10x less idle time, leading to major cost savings and reduced carbon footprint during maintenance. Robots operate from the ground or with minimal human intervention at height, emphasizing safety. Aerones has serviced thousands of turbines and blades, with a growing team of 200–500+ professionals focused on innovation, including AI integration for predictive maintenance and operations planning. Recent developments include expanded facilities, the Gen 3 crawler, and AI-powered tools.

Aerones stands out for its proven track record since 2018, certifications, and customer testimonials highlighting professionalism, quality, and tangible ROI. The company’s mission is to advance the wind industry through intelligent, robotic predictive maintenance, prolonging asset life and making renewable energy more accessible and reliable. With headquarters in Riga and expanding US presence, Aerones continues to scale globally in the green energy transition.