A repair demonstration event was held using SABOT, a spray-can dispensing system for drones jointly developed by container manufacturers Toyo Seikan Group and Sekido. The event demonstrated pinpoint repairs at height, including roofs and exterior walls, and introduced new features designed to extend spraying distance and improve worker safety.
As an overview of the event, it was reported that Toyo Seikan, a major container manufacturer, and Sekido held a hands-on event for repair work using SABOT. The event featured demonstrations of spraying hole-filling liquid onto damaged areas of a roof, applying repair liquid to rusted areas, and painting exterior walls.
SABOT is a system that can remotely spray paint, rustproofing agents and repair materials with pinpoint accuracy while the drone is being flown. It was explained that the system helps shorten the time and reduce the cost of high-altitude repair work, while ensuring worker safety, without the scaffolding or suspended platforms previously required.
The development process dating back to 2018 was introduced. The companies developed dedicated spray cans using double-walled containers and nitrogen gas to increase spraying distance and pinpoint accuracy, along with dedicated equipment for loading the cans. Sales began in September 2021, and the latest model, SABOT3Block2, was launched this July.
The reasons given for adopting DJI industrial drones as the standard platform included their high adoption rate, reliable flight control and compatibility with software development kits. The companies indicated that they aim to promote smarter field operations and address aging infrastructure through future hands-on events.