Drones have come into use in the oil and gas industry as a precise, highly maneuverable, and cost-efficient means of carrying out transportation network and asset inspections, as well as asset management. Drones can conduct inspections of essential oil refinery production equipment, chimneys, smokestacks, jetties, storage tanks, and other potentially unsafe locations without the need for human involvement.
Drones are able to deliver 360-degree views of subjects for the monitoring of field operations, keep an eye on the development of new facilities, and detect encroachment on pipelines, railways, and other valuable company property.
Safety is a significant concern in all aspects of the oil and gas sector, and UAVs enable to eliminate the risks related to employees going into restricted spaces or other unsafe locales.
Real-time images and video analytics delivered by drones can also assist in plotting the progress of oil spills or fires, which can help to manage emergency response activities and channel resources appropriately while guaranteeing workers’ safety and wellbeing.