Non-Destructive Testing

Precision NDT.
Zero Downtime.

FID Drone Solutions integrates the Skygauge omnidirectional contact drone for NDT, surface preparation and coating on hard-to-reach assets — eliminating scaffolding, rope access, and shutdowns. Validated by Shell, TC Energy and Saudi Aramco.

Skygauge Omnidirectional Contact Drone

The Skygauge features 8 independently tilting propellers with patented force-torque sensor technology, allowing it to contact and exert up to 30Nm of force on any structure at any angle — even in GPS-denied environments. Validated by Shell, TC Energy and Saudi Aramco with no difference found between drone and hand-testing accuracy.

30Nm
Contact Force
400
Readings Per Day
90%
Cost Reduction Potential
6
Payload Types Available
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UT Thickness Gauge
Ultrasonic Transducer for precise wall thickness measurements on vessels, tanks, and pipelines.
Ultrasonic
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UT High Temperature Gauge
Wall thickness measurement on hot surfaces — no shutdown required for live equipment.
High Temp Capable
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Dry Film Thickness (DFT)
Precise coating thickness measurement to verify corrosion protection integrity.
Coating Inspection
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Painting & Coating Application
Roller-based attachment applies consistent coating at any angle, even with wind present.
Surface Repair
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Rust Removal / Surface Prep
MontiPower Bristle Blaster removes rust to bare steel — meeting SP3, SP11 and SP15 standards.
Corrosion Remediation
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EMAT Thickness Gauge
Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducer for couplant-free wall thickness measurements.
Non-Contact Method
Applications

Where We Deploy

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Oil Storage Tanks

Roof, shell, and internal inspection without confined space entry. Finish in hours, not days.

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Offshore Platforms

Structural integrity assessment on jacket legs, deck plating, and risers without marine crew climbing.

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Flare Stacks & Chimneys

Complete flare tip and stack assessment in 2 hours — saving tens of thousands in traditional access costs.

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Pressure Vessels

Vessel wall thickness mapping with full data logging, delivered as georeferenced inspection records.

Our Fleet

Aircraft & Payload Suite

Featured
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Skygauge Robotics

Patented omnidirectional contact drone with force-torque sensor technology. Exerts up to 30Nm of force on any structure at any angle — validated by Shell, TC Energy and Saudi Aramco with no difference found between drone and hand-testing accuracy.

  • ✓ UT, EMAT, DFT, Painting & Rust Removal payloads
  • ✓ GPS-denied OptiFlow navigation
  • ✓ 400 readings/day, up to 260°C surfaces
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Nolvis X1

Collision-tolerant drone purpose-built for confined space inspection — tanks, vessels, ducts, and dark GPS-denied environments. Eliminates human entry while capturing full 4K visual and thermal data.

  • ✓ Collision-tolerant protective cage
  • ✓ 4K visual + thermal imaging
  • ✓ GPS-denied indoor navigation
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DJI Enterprise Fleet

Full suite of DJI Enterprise platforms for outdoor inspection, mapping, thermal survey, and remote monitoring. RTK-precision positioning with the complete Zenmuse payload ecosystem.

  • ✓ Flagship & industrial workhorse platforms
  • ✓ Thermal, zoom, mapping & survey configurations
  • ✓ RTK + PPK centimetre-accurate positioning
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Skygauge Robotics

The world's first contact NDT drone. Tiltable rotors apply up to 30N of force at any angle — performing UT, DFT, PEC and EMAT on live assets.

  • ✓ 5 interchangeable NDT payloads
  • ✓ GPS-denied capable
  • ✓ No scaffolding required
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Zenmuse Payload Suite

Full Zenmuse ecosystem — H30, H30T, P1, L2 and X series — covering thermal, LiDAR, photogrammetry and multispectral imaging for any mission.

  • ✓ Thermal and RGB imaging
  • ✓ LiDAR point cloud capture
  • ✓ Multispectral analysis

Eliminate Confined Space Entry

Our NDT drone fleet removes the need for human climbers and confined space entry — protecting your people while cutting inspection costs by up to 90%.

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