Commercial
– Skyports Drone Services, a global drone-enabled delivery and inspection service, has commenced operations for its clean maritime drone demonstrator “BlueWater 2”. The project will see Skyports demonstrating drones’ potential to improve maritime sustainability in the UK, conducting aerial emissions monitoring, offshore drone delivery, automated port surveillance and long range maritime
Business
America's utilities face increasing challenges managing wildfire risks, vegetation, aging infrastructure, and the soaring costs of traditional inspections. Helicopters remain costly and risky, while ground crews are slow and limited. With millions of miles of power lines to protect, the demand for a scalable and safer solution has
BVLOS
* Aker Solutions certification for unlimited beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations opens a new age of autonomous inspection for offshore platforms, onshore yards, process plants and industrial sites. Full BVLOS certification enables Aker Solutions to conduct autonomous operations alongside manned helicopters and aircraft, one of the most advanced
Inspections
* SkeyDrone has announced a landmark agreement with Elia, Belgium’s high-voltage transmission system operator, for the deployment of its advanced drone detection solution across multiple sites. With its strategic position in the heart of Europe, Elia plays a pivotal role in the interconnected electricity system and is recognized as an
Inspections
* Consumers Energy has expanded its use of drone technology across the electric grid by doubling its fleet in the past 2 years reinforcing its commitment to delivering reliable, safe and affordable service. By enhancing inspection speed and accessibility, drones enable the early detection and resolution of potential issues—particularly in
Inspections
A new article published in npj Robotics addresses the challenge of flying small quadcopters in ventilation ducts with a maximum diameter of 35 cm. This research, conducted by a team of researchers from Inria, CNRS, the University of Lorraine, and Aix-Marseille University, opens up a new field of possibilities relating
Inspections
According to information published by U.S. Air Force on May 27, 2025, the U.S. Air Force 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron (ELRS) has begun implementing a new drone-based method for inspecting fuel infrastructure within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The initiative involves the operational use
AI
The testing was part of the AIRTuB-ROMI (Automated Inspection and Repair of Wind Turbine Blades – Resident Offshore Monitoring & Inspection) initiative in the Netherlands, supported by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs. The project focuses on developing automated and “resident” systems for monitoring and inspecting wind turbine blades. As part
Inspections
Norwegian state-owned energy company Equinor has awarded a Denmark-based green tech scaleup with a multi-million euro contract to survey methane emissions from all Norwegian assets using drones. The Danish company Explicit has been contracted to survey 39 offshore platforms located on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) and 3 onshore facilities
Inspections
* Elsight has announced its pivotal role in the Phoenix Air Unmanned (PAU) mission completing a 320-mile aerial pipeline patrol in just 7.6 hours using a single Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for Shell Pipeline Company (SPLC). This milestone achievement was made possible by Elsight’s Halo, a lightweight, highly reliable
Inspections
* Terra Drone Corporation has announced the simultaneous release of its in-house developed indoor inspection drone, 'Terra Xross 1', in both Japan and the United States. This is the first indoor inspection drone developed and produced by Terra Drone. Featuring advanced technology, “Terra Xross 1” ensures stable flight performance,
Inspections
A small business called Near Earth Autonomy developed a time-saving solution using drones for pre-flight checks of commercial airliners through a NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and a partnership with The Boeing Company. Before commercial airliners are deemed safe to fly before each trip, a pre-flight inspection must