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DroneTanks · VesselsNo Entry

Confined Space
Inspection

Drone inspection of tanks, vessels, pipes and enclosed structures — eliminating personnel entry, scaffolding and dewatering.

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What We Do

Inside the Asset Without Sending Anyone In

Drone inspection of tanks, vessels, silos, pipes and enclosed structures — full internal coverage delivered without confined space entry permits, ventilation cycles or personnel risk.

Collision-tolerant inspection drones operate in tight spaces; ATEX-zone work follows the asset owner's atmosphere and permit procedure.

4K video and high-resolution imagery for corrosion, coating, weld and structural condition assessment.

Eliminates the entire confined-space-entry chain: permit, atmosphere check, rescue standby, ventilation.

Reports cross reference findings to NS 415 / VT-2 visual inspection categories.

Key Benefits

Why It Matters

Zero

Personnel Entry

No worker enters the asset — eliminating the highest-risk activity in tank inspection.

Zone

Classified Areas

Operations in ATEX-classified zones follow the asset owner's atmosphere and permit-to-work procedure.

4K

Internal Imagery

High-resolution video and stills of welds, plate condition, coating and structural details.

Days

Saved

No ventilation cycle, no permit lead-time — inspection completes in hours, not days.

NS 415

Inspector-Led

Pilots hold NS 415 visual inspection certification — reports accepted by class and insurance.

Live

Real-Time Feed

Engineers and inspectors view live from outside the asset — coverage decisions made on the spot.

Value Delivered

What clients save

Eliminated entry permit
No personnel inside
Zero confined-space-entry exposure
0 H₂S exposure hours
Drone-only inspection
Personnel safe outside the asset
Days saved per inspection
vs. ventilation + entry prep
No purge cycle required

Indicative figures based on typical engagements — actuals depend on scope, asset and access constraints.

Applications

Where We Deploy

01

Storage Tanks

Internal inspection of crude, fuel and chemical storage tanks — corrosion, coating, weld and plate condition.

02

Pressure Vessels & Reactors

Process vessels, separators, scrubbers — internal condition without breaking insulation or confinement.

03

Silos & Hoppers

Material storage silos — wall condition, residue mapping, structural assessment.

04

Boilers & Furnaces

Hot-side inspection of refractory linings, tube banks, burner assemblies.

05

Pipework & Headers

Large-diameter piping, manifolds and headers where access for personnel is impractical.

06

Cargo Holds & Vessels

Marine cargo holds, ballast tanks and bunker tanks — class-compliant internal survey.

Common Questions

FAQ

Why drone instead of personnel entry?

Confined-space entry is one of the highest-risk activities in industrial work — H₂S exposure, oxygen depletion, fall and rescue scenarios. Drone inspection eliminates the entire entry chain: no permit, no atmosphere check, no rescue standby, no ventilation cycle. Inspection completes in hours rather than days.

Can drones operate in ATEX zones?

No drone is ATEX-certified. We deploy collision-tolerant confined space drones; operations in classified zones follow the asset owner's atmosphere control and permit-to-work procedure — typically the asset is gas-freed, ventilated and atmosphere-verified before drone entry.

Can the drone reach all areas of a tank?

Yes. Collision-tolerant drones with omnidirectional protection navigate complex internal geometry — including tank tops, plate joints, support beams and bottom plate. Lighting and 4K imaging cover every surface.

What standards does the inspection follow?

Inspection methodology aligns with NS 415 visual inspection (VT-2 category). Pilots hold NS 415 inspector certification. Reports are formatted for direct ingest into class society and insurance review.

Tank or vessel inspection?

Tell us the asset type, atmosphere category and inspection scope. We'll quote based on size and access requirements.