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Specialized

Our drones deliver precise inspections with advanced sensors and AI technology, ensuring flawless data capture every time.

Dependable

Our drones deliver precise inspections with advanced sensors and AI technology, ensuring flawless data capture every time.

Safe

Our drones are equipped with advanced safety features, ensuring safer operations in both indoor & outdoor environments.

MFE’s Inspection Drones

Are the best options on the market, carefully curated by MFE’s team of inspectors, technicians, engineers & subject matter experts who have comprehensive understanding of the industries we serve and the equipment they need. 

Types of Inspection Drones We Offer:

  • Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)
  • Autonomous Drones
  • Indoor Inspection Drones
  • Outdoor Inspection Drones
  • Drone Payloads

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Featured Inspection Drones

DJI Matrice 350 RTK

Industrial Drone

USES

The DJI Matrice 350 RTK is used for high-precision aerial inspections, mapping, and surveying tasks in industrial settings.

ASSETS

This drone is ideal for inspecting infrastructure such as power lines, bridges, wind turbines, and pipelines.

INDUSTRIES

Widely used in industries like energy, construction, utilities, and transportation for comprehensive aerial inspections.

Flyability Elios 3

Industrial Drone

USES

The Elios 3 is designed for confined space inspections and 3D mapping, providing visual and thermal data in hard-to-reach areas.

ASSETS

The Elios 3 inspects assets like boilers, tanks, pressure vessels, stacks, and underground tunnels.

INDUSTRIES

Used in industries such as oil & gas, mining, power generation, infrastructure inspections, and wastewater management for thorough internal inspections.

Voliro T Ultrasonic

Industrial Drone

USES

The Voliro T is specifically used in outdoor applications and specializes in ultrasonic non-destructive testing (NDT) to detect material flaws and thickness variations.

ASSETS

The Voliro T is specifically used in outdoor applications and specializes in ultrasonic non-destructive testing (NDT) to detect material flaws and thickness variations.

INDUSTRIES

The Voliro T is specifically used in outdoor applications and specializes in ultrasonic non-destructive testing (NDT) to detect material flaws and thickness variations.

Featured Inspection Drones

Inspection drones provide real-time visual and aerial data from inaccessible angles, making them an increasingly adopted technology in industrial inspections.

SAFETY

Inspection drones eliminate the need to climb excessive heights and risk a hazardous fall. Instead, you can inspect tall fixtures from the ground with crystal-clear video in real-time.

TIME SAVINGS

Rather than setting up scaffolding to access to a hard-to-reach areas to ensure full visual inspections, drones can provide visual data in a matter of minutes.

UNIQUE DATA COLLECTION

Drones can fly into dangerous and confined spaces, as well as high-up and across great distances, making data collection easier and more comprehensive.

How Can I Use My Inspection Drone?

Because of drones’ advanced technology and unique data collection, drone operators are standard fixtures in the industrial sector and beyond. Below are the most common fields for industrial inspection drones and how those professionals use them.

OIL & GAS

Drones are used for inspecting pipelines, offshore platforms, and storage tanks, providing real-time data on structural integrity and detecting leaks or corrosion.

POWER GENERATION

Drones inspect power lines, wind turbines, and solar panels, ensuring their optimal performance and identifying any damage or wear, thus preventing potential outages.

AGRICULTURE

Drones monitor crop health, soil conditions, and irrigation systems, providing farmers with precise data to optimize yields and manage resources effectively.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Drones conduct inspections of bridges, highways, and railways, capturing detailed imagery and thermal data to assess structural health and maintenance needs.

Inspection Drone FAQs

Because of drones’ advanced technology and unique data collection, drone operators are standard fixtures in the industrial sector and beyond. Below are the most common fields for industrial inspection drones and how those professionals use them.

Yes, inspection drones are reliable. They are equipped with advanced sensors, GPS, and AI technology, ensuring accurate and consistent data collection. Regular maintenance and software updates further enhance their reliability, making them a dependable choice for various industrial inspections.

Commercial drones for industrial inspections typically range from $5,000 to over $50,000, depending on features and capabilities. Higher-end models equipped with advanced sensors, GPS, and AI technology tend to be more expensive. Additional costs may include software, accessories, training, and ongoing maintenance, which can further impact the overall investment. Some companies like MFE will have options to rent commercial drones.

Inspection drones offer unique advantages such as access to hard-to-reach areas, real-time data collection, and reduced risk to human inspectors. They provide high-resolution imagery and thermal data, making inspections faster and more efficient compared to traditional methods like scaffolding or rope access.

Inspection drones can detect a wide range of defects, including cracks, corrosion, leaks, and thermal anomalies. However, their effectiveness depends on the sensors used. While they are highly versatile, certain defects may still require complementary inspection methods for comprehensive assessment.

Testimonials

This entire team has played a significant role in my success within the drone industry. Jason and Cody have provided unwavering support through the highs and lows. Cody’s invaluable contributions to the drone market make collaboration not only productive but also enjoyable. 5 stars for the entire MFE crew!

Dillon Peltier

Houston, TX

I cannot recommend MFE Chicago enough! Olivia is so amazing to work with no matter how insane my requests are. She always is willing to help and does it with a smile. Mike was an amazing trainer and taught me great tricks when flying a drone. I guarantee this group will help you more than you could ever imagine.

Justin Roach

Chicago, IL