Key Advantages of Using Drones in the Oil and Gas Sector
Inspection and Monitoring
Our drones are deployed to inspect and assess the structural integrity of critical infrastructure. They provide a safer, more cost-effective alternative to manual inspections by accessing hazardous or remote areas without placing personnel at risk or disrupting production.
Safe. Efficient. Zero Downtime.
Inspecting flare stacks and flare booms is a high-risk, high-cost task—unless you do it from the air. At Specialised Drone Services, we conduct flare boom inspections using high-resolution drones, allowing asset owners and operators to identify defects, monitor structural integrity, and plan maintenance - without shutting down operations or putting personnel at risk.
Efficiency
Large assets and facilities can be surveyed rapidly, allowing critical information to be gathered in a fraction of the time required by traditional methods. This enables quicker decision-making and accelerates maintenance planning.
Data Collection
Equipped with sensors such as thermal imagers, LiDAR, and gas detectors, our drones capture high-value data for analysis. This supports asset condition reporting, predictive maintenance strategies, and informed operational decisions.
Our technology eliminates the need for workers to undertake high-risk activities such as working at height or entering confined spaces. Drones can detect gas leaks, assess structural condition, and support emergency response - all while maintaining safe stand-off distances.
Cost Savings
Drone-based inspections reduce the need for scaffolding, rope access, and shutdowns. This minimises labour requirements and downtime, delivering measurable savings in operational expenditure.
Environmental Monitoring
Our drones assist in monitoring environmental performance and regulatory compliance. They help ensure that oil and gas operations operate within environmental limits and reduce their ecological footprint.