American Robotics expands drone services to oil and gas industries

Analysis:
American Robotics can provide a level of automated service that no other drone company can because of the landmark approvals it received from the Federal Aviation Administration. In 2021, the company was the first to receive FAA approval to operate autonomous drones without humans on-site for research and development, crew training, and market surveys. Last year, this approval was expanded to allow the company to operate its drones commercially without limitation. Oil and gas plants can be dangerous and expensive facilities to maintain, and new regulations will mean they require even more frequent inspections. Between American Robotics’ deployment flexibility and its new features, the company is ready to make monumental changes in the way oil and gas plants are inspected. – Brianna Wessling