Wind turbine blades represent 20-25% of total turbine cost, yet they receive the least frequent inspection of any major component, and undetected leading-edge erosion alone can reduce annual energy production by up to 25%. As blades grow longer, often exceeding 260 feet (longer than a Boeing 747's wingspan), traditional rope-access inspection has become both more physically demanding and more operationally disruptive, forcing operators into an uncomfortable tradeoff between s
