Confined Space Drone and Inspection Works

We use collision tolerant inspection drones to capture high resolution video, stills, and thermal imagery inside confined or hazardous spaces. This provides clear evidence without man entry, scaffolding, or prolonged shutdowns. Typical assets include tanks, silos, boilers, stacks, culverts, pipe galleries, roof voids, risers, and plant rooms.

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Why Choose Drones

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Confined space entry is slow, costly, and risky. Permits, rescue cover, and access platforms add time and expense. Visibility is limited once inside and repeat entries are common when evidence is incomplete. A no entry drone inspection gives you the evidence you need quickly while keeping people out of harm’s way.

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Our drones carry powerful lighting, stabilised cameras, and optional thermal or LiDAR payloads. We document the entire space and surface condition in minutes. You get faster planning decisions, fewer shutdowns, and reduced need for scaffolding or rescue standby.

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Deliverables

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• High resolution video and still images with timestamps

• Thermal imagery where heat patterns or moisture are relevant

• Annotated defect log with severity, location, and recommended actions

• Optional 3D point cloud or internal map from SLAM LiDAR

• Close out report with highlighted findings and next steps

• Secure file delivery and a hosted viewer link for easy sharing

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Where This Works Best

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• Liquid and process storage tanks

• Silos and hoppers

• Boilers and furnaces

• Stacks, flues, and ducts

• Culverts, wet wells, and large drains

• Roof voids, risers, plant rooms, and crawl spaces

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Compliance and Good Practice

 

Our approach follows the hierarchy in the Confined Spaces Regulations to avoid entry where reasonably practicable. We produce task specific RAMS, coordinate isolations, and confirm atmospheric conditions are suitable for electric UAV operation. Some sites still require a permit to work for no entry inspections. We handle the paperwork and site coordination.

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Need Intrusive Works Instead?

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If cleaning or repairs are required, our confined space teams deliver planned entries with full rescue cover. See our Traditional Confined Space Works page for details.