We have partnered with the biggest names in Irish energy, whether it's oil and gas, utility-scale solar or wind. Our drone pilots have years of experience in the energy sector, understanding what is safe for the operational assets as well as the personnel on site. Tell us what you need, tell us your timeline. It's our job to deliver it for you.
We have worked with industry-leading partners at all stages of solar farm project development, from conceptualisation to long-term maintenance. Here's a brief look at what we do for you as you move progress your utitlity-scale solar project through its lifecycle.
Get to know the terrain you're working on. LIDAR and other drone technologies provide advanced terrain analysis, shading evaluations and other feasibility assessments so you can anticipate and mitigate on-site issues before they arise.
Oversee the construction and installation of your solar panels. Aerial imagery and video offer real-time progress tracking and quality assurance during installation. Join our engineers on site or get tailor-made deliverables direct to your team in HQ.
Keep your solar farm operating at peak efficiency in the long term. Using thermal imaging and other advanced technologies, we can monitor and optimise the performance of your solar panels, ensuring maximum yield and efficiency. Ultra-HD image capture can locate and identify soiling, cracks or other damage.
On an ongoing basis, drones can help ensure and document regulatory compliance in many different areas including: land use and zoning, vegetation clearance, fire and emergency access, component usage, labelling and signage, grid connection compliance and more.
To find out more what we can do for you, visit our solar farm inspection services page.
Our expertise spans the full lifecycle of oil and gas projects, from exploration and development to operations and decommissioning. Here's how our drone services can bring value to your operations at every stage.
Make informed decisions from the start. Drones equipped with advanced imaging and mapping technologies deliver high-resolution terrain analysis, environmental impact assessments, and site suitability evaluations. Identify risks and optimise site layouts with precision data.
Monitor and manage the construction of pipelines, refineries, and other critical infrastructure. Aerial imagery and video provide real-time updates on progress and quality assurance, enabling faster issue resolution and ensuring your project stays on schedule.
Maximise uptime and safety across your operations. Drones with thermal imaging and gas detection sensors can identify leaks, hotspots, and corrosion on pipelines, storage tanks, and offshore platforms. Reduce manual inspection risks with precise, non-intrusive technology.
Monitor and reduce environmental impact with precision. Drones equipped with specialised sensors can detect methane leaks, VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) emissions, and other greenhouse gases from pipelines, storage tanks, and facilities. This enables rapid identification and mitigation of emission sources, helping you comply with environmental regulations and meet sustainability goals.
Act swiftly and effectively during emergencies. Drones can quickly assess damage from spills, fires, or natural disasters, providing critical insights to support rapid decision-making. Enhance safety by reducing the need for personnel in hazardous areas.
Stay ahead of compliance requirements with aerial surveys and detailed documentation. Drones can assist in verifying adherence to regulations on environmental impact, pipeline integrity, vegetation management, and site restoration, delivering high-quality evidence for audits and reporting.
You might like to find out more about our work with oil and gas facilities, flares, pipelines, and tanks and silos.
From site selection to ongoing operations, UAV drone solutions can optimise the efficiency, safety and reliability of wind energy projects. Here's how we support your wind farm at every stage of its lifecycle.
Lay the groundwork for success. Using LIDAR , photogrammetry, and other advanced drone technologies, we conduct terrain analysis, wind resource mapping, and environmental assessments to help you select the best locations for your turbine array. Reduce development risks with accurate, actionable data.
Ensure your facility is built to the highest standards. Drones provide real-time aerial imagery and video for progress tracking and quality assurance, helping you oversee construction and verify/document that turbines, foundations, and cables are installed safely and in accordance with regulatory standards.
Drones can perform detailed inspections of turbine blades, detecting cracks, delamination, lightning strikes, or leading-edge erosion. Our precise, close-range imaging ensures even minor issues are identified, enabling targeted repairs and extending the lifespan of your assets.
High-resolution imaging and thermal inspections identify blade damage and other structural issues early. Reduce downtime with proactive maintenance, and minimise risks to workers by eliminating the need for manual inspections.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational regulations. Drones document adherence to requirements for turbine spacing, fire and emergency access, vegetation management, and equipment labelling. We provide detailed reports to support audits and inspections.
To find out more what we can do for you, visit our wind turbine inspection services page.
Inspect and maintain energy assets without risk or downtime
Safer and more cost-efficient flare (oil and gas) inspections
Fast, actionable data without the risks of traditional inspections
Efficient, fast and safe.
Instantly usable data via a safer and more cost-effective process
Safe, precise and instant reports on vessels and infrastructure
Get actionable data on quality and operational health
A more cost- and time-effective way to receive critical data
Get fast, usable data from a safe distance
Eliminate safety concerns, save costs and reduce downtime
Instantly view complex structures, keeping risks to a minimum
Safer and cheaper underwater ROV inspections
We take emails, phone calls, messages, everything! If you are unsure of what's possible we are happy to advise, the most important thing is to get in touch. We'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.
With drones, it's best to begin where you want to end up. What sort of deliverable would you like when it's all finished? If you are not sure then we can advise. We can look at what you would like and work backwards from there.
Once we have agreed on what is to be done, the scope of work is set and a price is agreed upon. We feel it is vital that everyone knows what they are getting and what they are paying for it. There should be no confusion.
Once we have confirmation you are happy to proceed, we start the ball rolling. We organise things like RAMS, site permits, Air Traffic Control clearance and much more. Basically, we generate everything needed to turn up on-site with all our ducks in a row.
Next, we do the work on site. We have the gear, we have the know-how, so now it's time to get the job done. This can sometimes be affected by the weather, but for the most part, we get the job done on the date specified.
This is where we take what we generated in the field and turn it into a final deliverable for you. This can be anything from the raw data itself, to fully processed Orthophotos, condition reports, CAD line work or thermal imagery.
The final step is the handover of the deliverables. We tend to use a cloud-based service, so you can access your data anywhere. We can also tie into your existing systems if that is more convenient.
As licensed engineers, we also provide the expertise, understanding, and knowledge necessary to carry out a thorough inspection, with deliverables to match. Our skilled engineers are at the ready.
The Irish Aviation Authority has awarded Engineers with Drones full approval in accordance with the most recent European-wide EASA regulations.
To ensure that you always get the best possible service and cutting-edge deliverables, we purchase the most up-to-date drone technology as soon as it's available.
The operation of Engineers With Drones is governed by a comprehensive HSSE system. Our guiding principles are to reduce risk through rigorous assessment, and to maintain a high level of staff education and training.
We have 6.5 million in public and product liability insurance, and 13 million in employers' liability insurance. Engineers with Drones are fully insured to fly wherever you need.
As we're situated in Ireland, we can respond to your needs quickly, with zero travel complications.
As seasoned engineers in the field, we are aware of the trouble that shoddy reports and deliverables can create. For this reason, we provide you with exactly what you require.
Thanks to our fast turnaround times, your entire project can be completed in a fraction of the time of traditional methods, without any compromise in the quality of your deliverables.
In addition to quadrupling the resolution of an HD camera, 4K also gives you quicker frame rates, incredible contrast variations, and expanded colours. VR video takes the level of immersion and clarity to the next level.
We have worked with a wide range of energy sector clients, including big names in oil and gas, utility-scale solar and wind energy. Here are just a few of the services our engineers can provide using the latest drone technology.
Capture a high-resolution, photorealistic 3D model of your terrain, accurate to the finest details.
Find out moreMitigate the risk factors of traditional confined space inspections, without compromising on quality.
Find out moreReceive instant and actionable cut-and-fill data, without downtime or the risk of human error.
Find out moreCapture high-quality imagery of your assets from never before seen vantage points.
Find out moreMap the features and topography of your land/space efficiently using drone technology.
Find out moreRecord incredibly detailed elevation data to aid in ultra-precise measurements and calculations.
Find out moreTake accurate stockpile measurements faster and with little to no downtime, at a fraction of the cost.
Find out moreDetect abnormalities within your assets that are otherwise invisible to the naked eye.
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