Aerial Inspection Drones & UAV

Aerial Inspection Drone manufacturers and suppliers of inspection UAV and UAS, including fixed-wing hybrid and multirotor drones for aerial and indoor inspection
Overview Aerial Inspection Drones & UAV
By Staff Writer Last updated: March 24th, 2025

Drones for Inspection

Capable of operating at height, and within confined spaces, inspection drones and unmanned systems are used routinely to carry out inspections for a broad spectrum of industries including:

  • Oil and gas (offshore platform and pipeline inspection),
  • Alternative energy (wind turbine and solar panel inspection)
  • Critical infrastructure (powerline, sewer, rail and bridge inspection)
  • Agriculture (livestock and crop inspection)

Advantages of Using Drones for Inspection

Using autonomous and unmanned technology for inspection purposes greatly reduces risk to workers and is dramatically faster, which reduces both shutdown times and costs. Capable of producing high resolution, real-time data capture, with minimal environmental impact, industrial drones and commercial UAVs for inspection are cost effective, non-disruptive and capable of getting very close to high risk, difficult to reach areas and structures with minimal risk to human life.

Cell Phone Tower Inspection by Inspired Flight
Cell Phone Tower Inspection by Inspired Flight

Aerial Inspection UAV

VTOL Fixed Wing Inspection UAV by Censys

VTOL Fixed Wing Inspection UAV by Censys

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) also referred to as Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), are capable of close range, low level flight and can carry a range of inspection payloads such as :

Aerial inspection reports can include data gathered using thermal and infrared imagery, real-time HD video, high resolution images and point cloud data.

Inspection Quadcopter by ARS

Inspection Quadcopter by ARS

The long flight times of Fixed Wing UAVs means that they are capable of flying over vast areas and so are suited to long range inspection tasks such as checking remote pipelines or monitoring large agricultural areas.

Hybrid VTOL Fixed Wing Drones combine the long distance capabilities of fixed wing drones with the ability to take-off and land vertically. Requiring less space for launch and landing than standard fixed wing drones, makes them ideal for maritime aerial inspection as they can be easily launched from the deck of a ship.

Fixar Indoor inspection drone

Fixar Indoor Inspection Drone

Multirotor drones such as Quadcopters and Unmanned Helicopters have the ability to hover in place and to navigate very close to structures such as mountain faces, towers and bridges.

Equipped with obstacle avoidance capabilities and cages to protect the propeller blades, Indoor Drones can safely navigate inside confined spaces including sewers and storage facilities, as well as investigating areas that could contain noxious and flammable gases, such as cargo holds and ballast tanks.

Products (47)

Refine
Characteristics
chevron-down
Configuration
chevron-down
Endurance
chevron-down
Payload
chevron-down
matching products
Vesper UAS

Compact NDAA-compliant quadcopter drone for aerial reconnaissance

Compact NDAA-compliant quadcopter drone for aerial reconnaissance
...ant quadcopter UAS (unmanned aerial system) designed to provide a rapidly deployable and...
ScanLift M Series

Medium- to heavy-lift quadcopter with four- and eight-rotor configurations

Medium- to heavy-lift quadcopter with four- and eight-rotor configurations
...ift multirotor UAS that allows professionals to focus on capturing high-quality data thanks to its...
ScanLift Mini

Compact quadcopter drone with versatile payload capabilities

Compact quadcopter drone with versatile payload capabilities
...nt. The rugged drone delivers flight times of up to 30 minutes and a top speed of 12 m/s, and has...
ScanLift Orbit

Versatile octocopter UAS with hybrid-electric powertrain

Versatile octocopter UAS with hybrid-electric powertrain
...lar octocopter UAS with a hybrid-electric powertrain based around an electronic fuel injected...
F15 Unmanned Helicopter

Long-endurance electric helicopter UAV with triple payload capability

Long-endurance electric helicopter UAV with triple payload capability
... electric VTOL UAV with a flight endurance of up to 100 minutes, making it ideal for long-range...
IF1200 | Heavy-lift Hexacopter sUAS

Certified Blue UAS and NDAA compliant heavy lift drone

Certified Blue UAS and NDAA compliant heavy lift drone
...rkhorse of the drone industry, offering a safe and reliable platform for various tools needed to... ... features SAFE drone capability, allowing it to maintain safe and controlled flights even in the...
IF800 Tomcat Medium-lift Quadcopter Drone

Portable quadcopter for industry professionals, enterprise users, and first responders

Portable quadcopter for industry professionals, enterprise users, and first responders
...... enterprise users, and first responders, the IF800 TOMCAT sets a new standard in drone... ...ls for precise drone control. Its reliable connectivity ensures seamless communication, enhancing...
BVH616 (HEIFU Pro) Hexacopter UAV

Class 3 hexacopter drone with modular payload capabilities

Class 3 hexacopter drone with modular payload capabilities
...s 3 hexacopter drone designed to meet the requirements of a wide range of professional applications,...
Velos V3 Helicopter UAV

Small helicopter drone with fully redundant design

Small helicopter drone with fully redundant design
...ted helicopter UAV can withstand high levels of rain, snow, wind and other extreme weather...
Velos POR Helicopter UAV

Unmanned helicopter with payload over rotor configuration

Unmanned helicopter with payload over rotor configuration
...n for both the UAV and expensive payloads. The parachute is ejected in a fraction of a second and...
Penguin B Small UAV Airframe

Highly configurable fixed-wing UAV with wide range of options

Highly configurable fixed-wing UAV with wide range of options
...B is a modular UAS that provides unmanned aircraft systems integrators with a wide range of options...
VXE30 VTOL UAS

Fully autonomous hybrid VTOL UAS for long-endurance ISR

Fully autonomous hybrid VTOL UAS for long-endurance ISR
...talker" series UAS. It is a fully autonomous hybrid VTOL UAS designed for long-endurance imaging and...
Sensus M4-E

A high-efficiency, medium-sized multirotor UAV system.

A high-efficiency, medium-sized multirotor UAV system.
The Sensus M4-E is a variant of the Sensus M platform featuring four motors and a dual 6S 16Ah batte...
Sensus M4-H2

A hydrogen-powered, medium-sized multirotor UAV system.

A hydrogen-powered, medium-sized multirotor UAV system.
...zed multirotor UAV. Featuring four motors and an Intelligent Energy 800W Hydrogen Fuel Cell suitable...
Sensus M4-P

A powerful, medium-sized, modular multirotor COTS/MOTS system.

A powerful, medium-sized, modular multirotor COTS/MOTS system.
...zed multirotor UAV that features four motors and a dual  6S  6Ah or 22Ah battery pack, suitable...
Sensus M8-XE

A high-efficiency medium-sized multirotor UAV system with coaxial motors.

A high-efficiency medium-sized multirotor UAV system with coaxial motors.
The Sensus M8-XE is a variant of the Sensus M platform and is a high-efficiency, medium-sized multir...
Sensus M8-XP

A powerful, medium-sized multirotor UAV system with coaxial motors.

A powerful, medium-sized multirotor UAV system with coaxial motors.
...... or 25Ah battery pack. It is a powerful, medium-sized multirotor UAV with various payload...
Sensus L8-XP

A powerful, large-sized multirotor UAV system with coaxial motors.

A powerful, large-sized multirotor UAV system with coaxial motors.
......It is a powerful large-sized multirotor UAV suitable for applications in a wide range of...
Sensus L4-H2

A large, hydrogen-powered, multirotor UAV.

A large, hydrogen-powered, multirotor UAV.
The Sensus L4-H2 is a variant of the Sensus L platform featuring four motors and an Intelligent Ener...
Sensus L8-XT

A gas turbine-powered, large multirotor UAV system with coaxial motors.

A gas turbine-powered, large multirotor UAV system with coaxial motors.
The Sensus L8-XT is a variant of the Sensus L platform featuring eight coaxial motors and a Fusion ...
Sensus L4-E

A high-efficiency, large-sized multirotor UAV system.

A high-efficiency, large-sized multirotor UAV system.
...zed multirotor UAV with payloads for aerial imaging, surveying, surveillance, or precision...
FDG50F Hybrid VTOL UAV Airframe

Long-endurance UAV frame with 10kg payload capacity

Long-endurance UAV frame with 10kg payload capacity
... a hybrid VTOL UAV that combines the manoeuvrability of multirotor platforms with the long range and...
FDG51 Heavy Load Tandem-Wing UAV

Heavy-payload drone with 55kg capacity

Heavy-payload drone with 55kg capacity
...eavy-lift VTOL drone with a unique tandem-wing configuration and a lightweight carbon fiber...
Penguin C Mk2 Fixed-Wing UAS

Catapult launched up to 25 hour endurance UAS

Catapult launched up to 25 hour endurance UAS
...LE) fixed-wing UAS that is launched by catapult and can be transported in a van and operated by a...
Penguin C Mk2.5 VTOL UAS

Group 3 / NATO Class I UAS with long endurance, long-range, low logistical footprint

Group 3 / NATO Class I UAS with long endurance, long-range, low logistical footprint
...durance (MALE) UAS with a hybrid VTOL capability that allows rapid deployment and fully-automated...
X8 Heavy-Duty Multirotor Drone

Versatile hybrid power heavy-payload drone for industrial & public safety applications

Versatile hybrid power heavy-payload drone for industrial & public safety applications
...ful multirotor drone that delivers a flight endurance of over 2.5 hours and payload capacity of up... ...ged industrial UAV platform is engineered for high performance under highly challenging conditions,...
Sword 4.0 UAV

Large capacity twin-wing drone for surveillance & delivery

Large capacity twin-wing drone for surveillance & delivery
...ced fixed-wing UAV with a 4-metre wingspan, designed for surveillance, data collection and cargo...
Gryphon Indigo Inspection Drone

Compact aerial platform for high-resolution infrastructure inspection

Compact aerial platform for high-resolution infrastructure inspection
...ile industrial drone engineered for precision inspection of infrastructure assets such as bridges,...
Pro2

Advanced autonomous drone for wind inspection

Advanced autonomous drone for wind inspection
...ced autonomous drone inspection platform designed specifically for the wind energy sector....
AiDEN

Compact autonomous drone with advanced computer vision

Compact autonomous drone with advanced computer vision
...le, compact AI drone capable of handling diverse tasks in any environment. Designed from the ground...
Voliro T UAS

Advanced drone platform for non-destructive testing & contact inspection

Advanced drone platform for non-destructive testing & contact inspection
...ate-of-the-art UAS (unmanned aerial system) designed specifically for non-destructive testing and... ... utilizes a 4K inspection camera and 2K pilot camera to provide real-time situational awareness with...
WISPR SkyScout Quadcopter Drone

Professional multirotor drone for surveying, construction and inspection

Professional multirotor drone for surveying, construction and inspection
...ble quadcopter drone designed to fulfil the needs of a wide range of professional applications,...
Alpha 800 UAV Helicopter

Versatile small unmanned helicopter for ISTAR and Civilian missions

Versatile small unmanned helicopter for ISTAR and Civilian missions
...red helicopter UAV. The Alpha 800 is a reliable and versatile platform that has much lower... ...uding mapping, inspection, surveillance and reconnaissance, forward observation and search and...
Survair Hybrid VTOL UAV

Hybrid VTOL mapping, inspection & surveillance drone

Hybrid VTOL mapping, inspection & surveillance drone
...... as a dedicated fixed-wing VTOL UAV designed with precision for mapping and surveillance... ...ce hybrid VTOL drone that is specifically designed for professional mapping and surveying...
SkyInspector Drone

Long Range Quadcopter for inspection & surveillance

Long Range Quadcopter for inspection & surveillance
...ity quadcopter drone platform designed for industrial inspection and security surveillance....
SDO 50 Helicopter UAV

Versatile long-range autonomous helicopter drone

Versatile long-range autonomous helicopter drone
The SDO 50 is a state-of-the-art unmanned helicopter with a flight endurance of over 3 hours and the...
MX860 Coaxial Multirotor Drone

Long endurance industrial drone

Long endurance industrial drone
...al multi-rotor UAV with improved safety performance, load capacity and flight time. ...
M690Pro Quadcopter

Long endurance multi-functional UAV

Long endurance multi-functional UAV
The M690Pro is a long endurance quadcopter in a portable backpack design capable of flying up to 55 ...
M690B Multirotor Drone

Industrial quadcoptor designed to support a wide range of operations

Industrial quadcoptor designed to support a wide range of operations
...90B multirotor drone with a smart battery features a lightweight design with long endurance...
Noa Hybrid – long-endurance hexacopter

Hybrid gas-electric drone with 175 min flight time

Hybrid gas-electric drone with 175 min flight time
...nce hexacopter drone with a hybrid gas-electric powertrain, enabling the aircraft to fly for up to...
DeltaQuad VTOL UAV

Fully-Electric Hybrid VTOL Fixed Wing UAV

Fully-Electric Hybrid VTOL Fixed Wing UAV
...... The DeltaQuad Pro VTOL UAV is available in the following models:
Zoe Zetona – professional multirotor drone

Lightweight commercial drone with front-mounted payload

Lightweight commercial drone with front-mounted payload
...loy multirotor drone based on the proven Zoe platform. It features a unique 2-axis gimbal that...
WISPR Ranger Pro Industrial Quadcopter

Rugged quadcopter with versatile payload capabilities

Rugged quadcopter with versatile payload capabilities
.... The portable drone features folding arms and a removable landing gear, and fits into a compact...
Sonda X8 UAS

Foldable multi-mission octocopter

Foldable multi-mission octocopter
...tor octocopter drone that can be equipped with a wide range of cameras and payloads as well as...
Black Swift E2 Inspection Quadcopter UAS

Autonomous quadcopter aerial inspection drone

Autonomous quadcopter aerial inspection drone
...ced quadcopter drone that has been specifically engineered for high-accuracy, up-close structural...
Acecore Neo Octocopter

Weatherproof octocopter for heavy lift and security operations.

Weatherproof octocopter for heavy lift and security operations.
...ift multirotor drone powered by eight motors, designed to easily handle bulky cameras and payloads...
Acecore Zoe Quadcopter

Portable quadcopter for high wind inspection, security and mapping.

Portable quadcopter for high wind inspection, security and mapping.
...ble quadcopter drone with a foldable design for easy transportation and deployment. With a maximum...

Related Articles

Partnership to Improve Surveying and Mapping Solutions

InTerra’s technology will integrate with WISPR’s drone solutions to enhance capabilities like data accuracy and ease of use in land surveying, infrastructure planning, and more

Apr 03, 2025
How the CHCNAV X500 & AA15 LiDAR Improve Aerial Survey Precision

CHC Navigation (CHCNAV) explains how its X500 UAV and AA15 LiDAR enhance aerial mapping, providing precise data acquisition, extended endurance, and efficient survey workflows

Apr 02, 2025
Future-Proofing Power Line Inspections with the Xer X8 UAS

Xer Technologies delves deeper into the Xer X8's power line inspection capabilities, including the benefits of the UAV for energy grid companies and inspection service providers

Mar 31, 2025
Answering Key Questions About UAV Gimbals

HD Air Studio provides UAV gimbals for optimal performance in specialized applications, and answers customers' key questions about UAV gimbal customisation and processes

Mar 26, 2025
Nokia Talks to UST about 4G/5G Connected Drone-in-a-Box Advancements

How Nokia is revolutionizing drone connectivity with 4G and 5G, and advancing autonomous operations with the cutting-edge drone-in-a-box solution; Nokia Drone Networks

Mar 16, 2025
New Drone-Based PEC Inspection Sensor Launched

Voliro and Sixpec's drone-based Pulsed Eddy Current sensor is integrated into a payload designed for the Voliro T drone, combining the inspection drone with world class sensing

Mar 13, 2025
AI-Powered Autonomous Drones for Public Safety, Defense, & Inspection

Nearthlab's drone solutions include a counter-UAS interception platform as well as a docking station for first responders

Mar 11, 2025
Professional Drone Photography & Videography Services in Germany

Drohnen Expertise's services are ideal for a range of surveying, inspection and monitoring use cases across a variety of industries

Mar 10, 2025
Inspection Costs Cut by 30% with Voliro T Drone Technology

Voliro’s latest case study examines how the Voliro T drone cut costs at a chemical plant’s column and piping inspection, usually a high-risk, complex, and time-intensive process

Mar 05, 2025
Platinum Partners
Vantage Robotics

State-Of-The-Art NDAA-Compliant Drones & Ground Control Stations for Mission-Critical Operations

Skyeton

Small Tactical UAS (Group 2 / NATO Class I) for Long-Range ISR Missions

TEKEVER

Fixed-Wing UAV Systems: Modular VTOL, Long-Range Maritime UAV, Tactical ISR UAS

Ascent AeroSystems

Compact, American-Made, All-Weather Drones Designed To Fly When Others Can’t, No Matter The Mission

Volatus Aerospace

Drone Technology Supplier & Drone Service Provider for Public Safety, Transportation & Training

Gold Partners
Innoflight Technology

Innoflight Technology Innovative UAV Platforms for Commercial & Industrial Applications

Nokia

Nokia Drone Networks: Fully Automated Drone-In-A-Box Solution for Industrial Operations

Austars Model

Advanced VTOL & Fixed-Wing UAVs | State-Of-The-Art Technologies for Unmanned & Autonomous Aircraft

Inspired Flight

Professional, US-Made Multirotor Drones for Commercial & Government Applications

Beyond Vision

Fully Autonomous Multirotor Drones & Hybrid VTOL UAVs With AI Capabilities

Velos Rotors

Unmanned Helicopter UAVs: Single Rotor VTOL Drones for LiDAR Surveys, Cargo & Medical Deliveries

Edge Autonomy

Long-Endurance Fixed-Wing & Hybrid VTOL UAVs | UAV Payload Camera Systems | Power Systems

ISS Aerospace

Autonomous Drone Design, Manufacturing and Operations For Wide Area Actionable UAS Intelligence

Fly Dragon Drone Tech

Long-Range Fixed Wing Drones, VTOL Airframes, Tandem-Wing UAV & Sprayers | Ground Stations, Drone Generators & Drone Motor Kits

Xer Technologies

Heavy-Duty, Heavy Payload Drones for Industrial Inspections, Public Safety and Search & Rescue

Gadfin

Fixed-Wing Hybrid Drones for Long-Range Medical Package Delivery & Infrastructure Inspections

Cannon Dynamics

Customizable, Long-Range Fixed-Wing Drones - Twin-Wing Design Heavy Lifting Drones

H3 Dynamics

Hydrogen-Powered Drones, Fuel Cell Propulsion Systems & Drone-in-a-Box Stations | Hydrogen Engineering Services

ZIYAN Tech

Electric Unmanned Helicopters & Supporting Unmanned Aircraft Equipment

UAVOS Inc.

VTOL and Fixed Wing UAVs, Autopilots, GCS, Components and Payloads for UAS

Silver Partners
Nearthlab

AI-Powered Autonomous Drone Solutions for Public Safety, Defense, and Industrial Inspection

Voliro

Cutting-Edge Aerial Robotic Platform for Non-Destructive Testing & Inspection

The Bionic Eye

Cutting-Edge Custom UAV Solutions for Specialist Commercial & Military Applications

ElevonX

Fixed-Wing Hybrid VTOL UAVs - Electric & Petrol - for Endurance Operations

Alpha Unmanned Systems

Helicopter UAVs: Rotary Wing Drones for Maritime, Naval & Security Operations | UAS GCS

Woot Tech Aerospace

Commercial Drones for Delivery, Surveying, Agriculture, Security & Mapping - Target Drones - UAS GCS

T-DRONES

Industrial Multirotor Drones, Long-Endurance Fixed Wing VTOL UAVs, & High-Energy-Density Li-ion Batteries

DeltaQuad

Hybrid VTOL Fixed Wing UAV for Autonomous Mapping, Surveillance, Inspection and VTOL Cargo Applications

WISPR Systems

Customizable, Industrial Quadcopter Drone for Aerial Mapping, Surveying & Inspections

HD Air Studio

Drone Camera Gimbals, Mounts & Stabilizers - Custom and COTS Gimbals

SwissDrones

Long-Range Autonomous Helicopter Drone for Inspections, Surveillance, Search & Rescue, and Monitoring

CHC Navigation

GNSS Positioning & Navigation Systems, Mobile Mapping UAV LiDAR & Unmanned Surface Vehicles

Black Swift Technologies

Autonomous UAS, Research & Inspection UAVs for Industrial Inspection, Survey & Mapping

Acecore Technologies

Professional Drones, Quadcopters, Multirotors & Hexacopters for Cinematography, Survey & Inspection

Schiebel Group

VTOL UAS for Civil and Military Applications

Related Categories