Initially used for conducting inspections, unmanned systems (drones) are rapidly becoming a part of the fabric of the energy sector, from monitoring pipelines to providing assistance for oil spills
1. Improved ability to complete logistically challenging inspections in
remote areas
Our aerial unmanned inspection service makes it easier and safer for you to get an overhead look at structures to identify problems before they get worse. This is especially true in relation to oil and gas production.
Flare stacks play a key role in oil and natural gas production. Inspecting the flame-tipped towers for damage is dangerous and difficult. Unmanned aircraft systems make such inspections far safer and easier.
Flare stacks can stand several hundred feet tall and emit 2,000-degreeFahrenheit heat. Having inspectors climb flare stacks or nearby structures or elevating them with a sky lift is risky, and using manned helicopters can be cost-prohibitive.
“Drone technology improves safety, reduces liability, increases accuracy, and saves time and money for customers while allowing them to continue work as usual during the inspection process,” Houstonbased Total Safety U.S. Inc.
“The risk to an onboard pilot and crew during an incident or accident is eliminated with the use of a UA [unmanned aircraft]. In addition, utilizing UAS to conduct flare stack inspections will reduce the need for inspection personnel to perform this hazardous activity.” Federal Aviation Administration
“we can honestly say DragonFly is one of the top UAS companies in the world.
They always put safety first and conduct thorough briefings to those involved”
“we can honestly say DragonFly is one of the top UAS companies in the world.
They always put safety first and conduct thorough briefings to those involved”