Engenharia de segurança do trabalho: utilização de drone para inspeção

Abstract

Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), popularly known as drones, have multiple practical implications, being notable in various sectors such as agriculture, the oil industry, civil construction and tourism, due to their greater mobility, especially remote and hard-to-reach áreas. In this context, the presente study aims to explore the application of RPAS in visual inspection of structures as an alternative to minimize the worker’s exposure to the risk associated with working at height. The study design includes a systematic literature review, using the Methodi Ordinatio 2.0 methodology to select relevant articles from the Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar databases. The topics covered include the essential operational requirements for RPAS use, their origin and historical evolution, their applications and benefits, as well as an exploratory study at a university in western Paraná. The results obtained in this research demonstrated that drones can be a viable alternative for identifying pathological manifestations in buildings, such as cracks, fissures, and infiltrations. The captured images provide valuable support for technical decision-making and enable the planning of corrective actions with greater safety and accuracy. The use os drones eliminated the need for worker exposure to height-related risks, contributing to safer and more efficient work environments.