Offshore-certified UAV platforms that capture high-resolution imagery and real-time data, without scaffolding, rope access, or putting anyone at height.
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Osprey deploys offshore-certified drones to inspect structures that are difficult, dangerous or costly to reach by conventional means.
All pilots hold valid offshore safety certifications (BOSIET, HLO, HUET) and are qualified for operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
High-resolution cameras capture millimetre-level detail of corrosion, cracks, coating damage and structural deformation.
Structured digital reports with annotated imagery and prioritised findings after every campaign.
Reduces inspection time by up to 80% compared to traditional rope access or scaffolding methods.
Drone campaigns typically wrap up in a fraction of the time scaffolding or rope access would take. Less downtime on the asset.
Nobody has to climb, rope up or step into a hazardous area, which takes most of the incident risk out of the job.
4K video and high-resolution stills pick up surface anomalies you'd miss from a conventional inspection position.
Digital reports with annotated findings, GPS-tagged imagery and prioritised recommendations.
All pilots and operators certified for NCS operations with BOSIET, HLO and HUET qualifications.
Onshore engineers watch the live feed as we fly, so they can weigh in without getting on a helicopter.
Topside structures, flare towers, pressure vessels, pipe racks, cranes and living quarters on fixed and floating installations.
Refineries, process plants, storage tanks, chimneys, cooling towers and other tall or inaccessible industrial structures.
Underside inspection of bridges, viaducts and elevated structures without lane closures or scaffolding.
Vessel superstructure, quay walls, fenders, mooring dolphins and port infrastructure.
Turbine towers, nacelles and wind farm support infrastructure. Blade inspection is handled by our dedicated service.
Progress documentation, volumetric surveys and as-built verification during construction and installation campaigns.
Three quick questions give you a starting recommendation. The reference table below covers the same ground without the form, if you'd rather just read it.
| Asset type | Recommended method | Typical mobilisation | Confirm before flying |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offshore platform | Drone visual inspection, BOSIET/HUET-certified pilots | One day, weather-dependent | SIMOPS window and OIM sign-off |
| Industrial facility (onshore) | Drone visual inspection | Same day to one day | Site flight permission and any ATEX zone rules |
| Bridge / infrastructure | Drone visual inspection | Same day | Any lane closure or waterway authority permit |
| Wind turbine | Dedicated wind turbine blade inspection | One day per turbine cluster | Turbine lockout status and operator clearance |
| Tank (interior) | Confined space drone inspection, not open-air visual | Same day once gas-freed | Atmosphere check and permit-to-work |
Larger assets and sites that need to stay operational during the flight generally add mobilisation time for coordination — SIMOPS scheduling offshore, or a job safety analysis and agreed flight window onshore. None of this affects pricing, which depends on scope and is quoted separately.
Drone inspection is typically about 80% faster than rope access for the same coverage, and nobody has to go up. You also get digital records — photos, video, georeferenced findings — that rope access simply doesn't produce. For most surface-condition work like corrosion, coating and structural deformation, drone footage matches what rope access gives you, often better.
We saw the gap in practice on Deepsea Bergen, a semi-submersible drilling rig Odfjell Drilling operates on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. We documented the derrick, crane boom and helideck underside while the rig stayed in production, coordinating every flight with the OIM and platform crew inside approved SIMOPS windows. No production stop, no personnel at height, and the imagery met the NS 415 visual-structural-assessment standard. Read the full project →
Yes. SIMOPS is part of every offshore campaign. We coordinate with the OIM and platform crew, develop a job safety analysis, and operate within agreed flight windows. Many campaigns proceed with zero production stoppage.
You get a structured inspection report: GPS-referenced photographs, 4K video, a defect register with severity ratings, annotated findings and prioritised maintenance recommendations. A 3D photogrammetry model of the inspected zones is available on request.
Yes. All offshore-deployed pilots hold valid BOSIET (offshore survival), HUET (helicopter underwater escape), HLO/MOB and offshore medical certificates. Drone operations under EASA Specific Category and BVLOS approval.
| Metric | Drone | Rope Access | Scaffolding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personnel at height | None | Yes | Yes, during erection |
| Mobilisation | One day | Days | Weeks, with permit |
| Operations during inspection | Can continue (SIMOPS) | Often restricted | Often halted |
| Digital documentation | 4K video, GPS-tagged stills, defect register | Manual notes and photos | Manual notes and photos |
| Best for | Surface condition: corrosion, coating, deformation | Work requiring physical contact | Extended work at one location |
| Limitation | No physical contact or repair | Risk, time, access planning | Lead time, cost, footprint |
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