For example, gas turbines contain many components that are hard to access once the turbine is fully assembled: turbine blades, compressor blades, the combustion chamber, etc. As a result, many aerospace inspections require measurement and imaging capabilities in difficult lighting conditions combined with the need for high manoeuvrability.
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