Survey & Inspection News & Articles

SwissDrones’ SDO 50 unmanned helicopter is advancing operations in Japan through maiden flights, cargo demonstrations, and disaster-response exercises alongside Sanwa Giko and regional partners

OMS Group has acquired a second Exail DriX O-16 USV to expand its autonomous seabed survey capabilities, supporting global subsea cable installation and monitoring activities amid growing subsea infrastructure demand

CHC Navigation introduces a flagship airborne mapping solution, AlphaAir 6, featuring 2,100m ranging and prism scanning for complex drone-based aerial surveys

Njord Survey has selected Sonardyne SPRINT-Nav U for integration into ecoSUB AUVs to support more scalable and efficient subsea survey operations through high-accuracy navigation

Greensea IQ has demonstrated autonomous UXO detection using the Bayonet 350 AUGV, towing a sensor sled and collecting high-resolution geophysical data in complex nearshore environments

AI-native camera module manufacturer Gremsy and drone specialist Sierra BASE have successfully demonstrated a specialized aerial platform designed to modernize structural monitoring and infrastructure safety across South Korea

Blue Nose Aerial Imaging has collaborated with Inotek to strengthen U.S. drone inspection services by combining nationwide aerial data capture with engineering-led analysis to deliver insights into building condition, defects, energy loss, and risk

SubC Imaging has partnered with Ocean Modules to bring its subsea cameras, LED lighting, and laser technology to Ocean Modules’ ROV systems, providing integrated imaging solutions for inspection and maritime operations

ZenaTech has released the IQ Quad, an autonomous VTOL AI drone equipped with multi-sensor payload support, obstacle avoidance, and autonomous recharging to deliver survey-grade geospatial data for mapping and land analysis

Woods Hole Group and Chance Maritime executed a fully autonomous 38-day offshore survey using a diesel-powered USV, operating continuously for over 4,000 nautical miles without refuelling or intervention

Teledyne Marine’s HydroPACT 440 MK2 delivers a future-proof upgrade to its industry-standard subsea pipe and cable tracking system, combining new hardware, modernised software, and long-term continuity

NOAA and Black Swift Technologies have captured the first continuous, high-resolution data and video from inside a Category 5 hurricane

Deployed by University of Tasmania researchers, a custom Boxfish ROV completed a 50-transect Beagle Marine Park survey, with footage premiering on YouTube on Wednesday, 19 November at 7 pm AEDT

SubC Imaging has integrated its DVR+ Overlay system with imaging specialist Orphie’s IP cameras, providing underwater inspection teams with a simplified way to capture, record, and stream enhanced subsea video

Cellen’s hydrogen-powered H2-6 drone now integrates the AerialOGI Neutrino sensor, delivering long-endurance, high-precision aerial gas detection and environmental monitoring

Cellen and Enthusiast Hydrogen partner to map natural hydrogen in the U.S., combining hydrogen-powered drones with advanced LDLARS sensor technology for long-endurance aerial surveys

At Oceans 2025 Chicago, D-2 Inc. is presenting its Titanium Ocean CTD and new AUV CTD at Booth 311, featuring a pump-free hybrid cell and low-power operation

Voyis launches Voyis Support, a professional service delivering expert guidance, advanced methodologies, and reliable results for underwater surveys and photogrammetry projects

Voliro has secured the intellectual property of Sixpec’s Pulsed Eddy Current (PEC) sensor technology to enhance its drone-based inspection capabilities and advance non-destructive testing for Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) in industrial applications

SubC Imaging’s live streaming technology was used by Woodside for the first remote subsea inspection in the US Gulf of Mexico, with secure, high-resolution video transmitted from offshore to onshore teams to support safe and efficient inspections

ZIYAN’s Non-Stop Wind Turbine Blade Intelligent Inspection Solution, powered by the F15 UAV, enhances inspection efficiency, accuracy, and automation while reducing O&M costs

The 1000m DPK and Fiber System extends the REVOLUTION ROV's range, offering enhanced communication, uninterrupted power, and a reliable solution for long-distance, deep-water missions

Southern Company will use SwissDrones unmanned helicopters for grid monitoring and inspection, after gaining FAA approval for beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) flight operations

New solution aims to enhance industrial safety and reduce costs by automating the detection and monitoring of gas leaks

The new aerial robot is designed to provide real-time intelligence in challenging environments where traditional drones are unsuitable