RES to boost wind blade inspections with new acquisition
RES, the developer of the controversial Hill of Fare wind farm in Aberdeenshire, has acquired Swiss blade inspection company Sulzer Schmid.
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Norway calls for NATO support amid offshore drone fears
Norway's prime minister is calling for support from NATO navies as fears around drone sightings near offshore platforms grow.
Security concerns and geopolitical risk a ‘wake up call’ for the North Sea
An industry veteran believes recent events in the North Sea have served as “wake up call” as to the potential vulnerability of oil and gas assets.
OEUK engaging on security after overseas pipeline sabotage and drone sightings
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) is in engaging on security with government bodies amid heightening political tensions in Europe.
Operators urged to be vigilant after drones spotted near North Sea platforms
Norway’s offshore watchdog has urged “increased vigilance” after unidentified drones were spotted near North Sea platforms.
NZTC boss Colette Cohen appointed chair of unmanned aviation firm Flylogix
Colette Cohen, the CEO of the Net Zero Technology Centre, is to become the chair of unmanned aviation firm Flylogix.
Researchers hopeful Scottish drone study could ‘revolutionise’ marine renewables industry
Tidal energy developers could soon be using drones to determine the best spots for placing underwater turbines.
Air Control Entech wins £175K grant as offshore inspection drones gear up for 5G
Air Control Entech has won a £175,000 government grant to advance its offshore drones for the next generation of wireless technology.
Using drones to mitigate pollution losses
The development of drone technology is beginning to touch on a wide range of industries, sectors and aspects of life. Significant media attention has been dedicated both to beneficial uses of drones, such as unmanned aerial vehicle ("UAV") military reconnaissance missions, as well as the disruption which the misuse of drones can cause, such as the closure of Gatwick airport.
Cyberhawk wins multimillion-dollar deal with Shell
Global visual asset management firm Cyberhawk has clinched a five-year, multimillion-dollar software contract with Shell.
ICR Integrity buys drone company
Oil and gas services group ICR Integrity of Aberdeen has muscled in on the drone-based inspections market by snapping up Sky-Futures Partners for an undisclosed sum.
Cyberhawk bought by private equity investors
London-based private equity investors have swooped to buy Scottish drone technology firm Cyberhawk Innovations for an undisclosed sum.
Drone firm boss rebuilds his life after drugs conviction
An Aberdeen man who spent nine months in prison after getting mixed up with drug dealers is determined to make his second chance count.
Drones could bring £42bn boost to UK economy
A rise in drone usage in the oil and gas industry and in Scotland’s farming industry could help to deliver a £42 billion boost to the UK economy by 2013, a new report has forecast.
Texo Drone Survey and Inspection announce partnership with AAF International
Operators of unmanned drones used for industrial survey, Texo Drone (Texo DSI), have announced a strategic partnership with gas turbine solutions firm, AAF International.
GE startup testing drones for pipeline, gas flare inspections
There has long been a dream in the oil and gas industry that robots would someday take over the industry’s most dangerous, laborious and expensive jobs.
Researchers find drones could be used for pipeline monitoring
Researchers at the University of Aberdeen have found that the use of drones to monitor oil and gas pipelines could bring significant benefits.
SgurrEnergy introduces UAVs for wind turbine inspections
SgurrEnergy is using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to carry out inspections of renewable technologies such as wind turbines.
Drone firm Sky-Futures takes to skies with three-year global contract to inspect Eni facilities
Drone firm Sky-Futures is flying high after winning a contract to inspect Eni facilities worldwide in the first contract of its kind.
Cyberhawk welcomes new drones safety focus
Scottish drone technology market leader Cyberhawk Innovations has welcomed a new UK Government consultation on safety amid growing concerns for aircraft.
Mandatory registration for new drones considered in safety crackdown
Mandatory registration for new drones could be introduced in a bid to crack down on reckless users.
Tech Tuesday: Costain taking new approach to drones
Costain is working with operators of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to develop intelligent solutions to its customers’ challenges.
US Senate gives go ahead to use drones for oil and gas inspections
The United States senate has authorised the use of drones to help monitor oil and gas facilities.
Cyberhawk hits record growth as it expands into new markets
Cyberhawk said it has seen record growth of more than 100% since 2014 as demand increased from both domestic and global markets. The company, which carries out aerial inspection and survey work using drones, said it had completed work in Europe, the Middle East and North America.
Offshore Europe 2015: Sky Futures – new industry regulation for North Sea drones in 2016
A new regulatory standard for drones operating in the North Sea is set to be in place early next year.