Avestec Technologies Inc.

Intelligent UAV and Robotic Solutions for industrial asset inspection

[Avestec Technologies Inc. @avestec]

𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

Our team will be on-site to engage with operators and service providers working on inspection challenges in offshore and hard-to-access environments. If you are attending and want to discuss UAV-enabled NDT or robotic inspection workflows, feel free to connect.

In parallel, we are contributing to a technical paper at OTC in collaboration with BP, Houston, TX: “𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞-𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐓 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐀𝐕-𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐫”

The paper presents a practical approach to one of the most constrained inspection scenarios - above-water riser piping under offshore platform decks - where access, safety, and data quality are persistent limitations.
Key points from the work:
- UAV-deployed magnetic crawler enabling 360° close visual inspection and EMAT thickness measurements
- Operation in GPS-denied underdeck environments with stable positioning and controlled deployment
- Parallel data acquisition (visual + EMAT) at locations previously inaccessible to conventional methods
- Offshore proof-of-concept demonstrating measurement correlation with manual UT and reliable deployment/retrieval

The system combines aerial mobility with surface-level NDT to reduce reliance on rope access while maintaining inspection rigor.
If you are attending OTC and would like to review the paper or discuss applications, reach out to coordinate a meeting.

Get in touch to schedule a meeting with us:
https://t.co/Ta6AnfMunm

#otc2026 #ndtdrone #utdrone #crawlerrobot #inspectiondrones #inspectionrobots #industrialdrones #offshoredrones

[Avestec Technologies Inc. @avestec]

𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗗𝗧 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.
Surface condition and physical access remain the primary constraints. Many systems stop at visual inspection or attempt UT on unprepared surfaces, while others cannot scan areas behind piping, within structural bays, or above obstructions due to reach limitations.

𝗦𝗸𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝟮 𝗨𝗔𝗩 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀.

𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘃𝘆-𝗱𝘂𝘁𝘆
Skyron 2 goes beyond basic contact inspection by supporting both light and heavy surface conditioning: 𝘚𝘌𝘕𝘚𝘌 𝘋𝘶𝘢𝘭 enables light preparation with integrated UT, while 𝘚𝘜𝘙𝘍𝘈𝘊𝘌 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘱 𝘏𝘋 is designed for dedicated pre-inspection passes. A high-torque wire brush with automated pressure and stand-off control ensures consistent removal of rust and scale - preparing surfaces for reliable measurements.

𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 - 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲’𝘀 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲
With the 𝘚𝘌𝘕𝘚𝘌 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 arm, inspection is no longer limited by where the UAV can position itself:
- UT measurements behind piping and structural members
- Access to recessed and confined areas
- Inspection of elevated surfaces above grating or catwalks
This extends contact inspection into areas typically requiring scaffolding or rope access.

𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲
Rather than a fixed configuration, Skyron 2 uses a modular payload architecture to adapt to inspection requirements — from surface preparation to contact UT/EMAT/DFT and extended-reach measurement.

Get in touch to schedule a meeting with us:
https://t.co/uK335XA5Ip

#DroneInspection #IndustrialInspection #UAVTechnology #DroneTechnology #InspectionTechnology #TetheredDrone #RemoteInspection #IndustrialDrones #AssetIntegrity #NDTInspection #Innovation #ModularUAV

[Avestec Technologies Inc. @avestec]

Avestec Technologies will be participating in Web Summit Vancouver on May 13, 2026.

During the Tech Showcase, we will present our latest UAV and robotic solutions for offshore NDT inspection, demonstrating capabilities that support asset integrity risk management by enabling reliable detection of structural flaws in challenging environments. The presentation will take place at the Climate Innovation Zone in collaboration with the Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN).

The Climate Innovation Zone brings together organizations demonstrating technologies that support safer, more efficient industrial operations and responsible asset management, while showcasing British Columbia’s growing role in advanced technology development.

Get in touch to schedule a meeting with us: https://t.co/sADLJ3ZZph

#DroneInspection #IndustrialInspection #UAVTechnology #DroneTechnology #InspectionTechnology #TetheredDrone #RemoteInspection #IndustrialDrones #AssetIntegrity #NDTInspection #Innovation #ModularUAV

[Avestec Technologies Inc. @avestec]

No more single-mission drones. Versatility is no longer optional for industrial UAVs.

Payloads on 𝗦𝗸𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝟮 can be changed toollessly in under 2 minutes. However, operational flexibility depends less on swap time and more on the 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀.

Most inspection drones are limited to a flying camera or a single sensor. We built 𝗦𝗸𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝟮 on a heavy-lift architecture with modular power (tethered or battery) — specifically to support a broader range of payloads than typical UAV platforms.

From visual inspection to 𝗨𝗧, 𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗧, 𝗗𝗙𝗧, and 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 — all deployable from a single UAV platform.

A typical inspection may involve multiple steps:

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲
Use SURFACE Series payloads to remove rust, scale, or coatings where required.

𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲
Swap to SENSE Series payloads — UT, EMAT, or DFT — depending on the inspection scope. Use the ‘SENSE matrix’ arm for multi-point measurements in one attachment, or ‘SENSE reach’ arm for confined or obstructed areas.

𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘆
Switch to VISION Series payload for high quality visual inspection.

All on the same platform. Same flight. Same crew.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:
• Higher UAV utilization across more project types
• Fewer specialized drones to purchase, insure, and maintain
• Less operator retraining
• More inspection capabilities from a single investment
• Greater ROI from every deployed system

We didn’t build a drone around a single sensor. We built an 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗔𝗩 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘀. Invest in a platform built for multi-mission inspections.

Learn more about Skyron 2 drone payloads: https://t.co/dgR47N9C4l

#DroneInspection
#IndustrialInspection
#UAVTechnology
#DroneTechnology
#InspectionTechnology
#TetheredDrone
#RemoteInspection
#IndustrialDrones
#AssetIntegrity
#NDTInspection
#Innovation
#ModularUAV

[Avestec Technologies Inc. @avestec]

Uninterrupted inspection starts with continuous flight.

Every interruption breaks the workflow, leading to repositioning, loss of context, accumulated delays, and increased risk in confined or hard-to-access environments.

For short flights, it’s manageable. But as inspection volume scales, the workflow starts revolving around battery changes quickly becoming an efficiency bottleneck. The issue isn’t just battery life it’s being locked into a single power model. With Skyron 2 drone, modular power was part of the design from day one. Operators can 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 modes based on mission needs. Unlimited endurance or full mobility - choose per mission.

When continuous operation matters, the Smart Tether System enables:
• unlimited flight time with ground-supplied power
• support for heavier payloads (including surface prep tools)
• ultralight micro-cable with minimal impact on flight performance
• automated winder with active tension control to prevent tangling

This is particularly relevant for:
• confined spaces where battery swaps are impractical
• long-duration tank inspections
• operations requiring heavier payloads
• systematic, multi-point inspection campaigns

If you’re optimizing around flight time, you’re working around a limitation instead of removing it. The better question is: does your inspection require continuous operation?
Learn more about Skyron 2 modular power system: https://t.co/Z5CXd0iPfQ

#DroneInspection
#IndustrialInspection
#UAVTechnology
#DroneTechnology
#InspectionTechnology
#TetheredDrone
#RemoteInspection
#IndustrialDrones
#AssetIntegrity
#NDTInspection
#Innovation

[MaRS @MaRSDD]

Congratulations to the seven new clean technologies selected for the $5 million in funding from @CRIN_Canada's Digital Oil and Gas Technology Competition: @AeriumAnalytics @avestec @KuvaSystems @QubeIoT @sensorup @VEERUMInc and VL Energy.

https://t.co/cCToh1fqvW

[Innovate BC @innovate_bc]

Innovate BC has awarded over $1M to 4 BC R&D projects through the Ignite program.

Congratulations to all the winners!

@uvic & @Axolotl_Biosci
@SFU & @BallardPwr
@UBC & @EnvisioningLabs (Rockburst Technologies)
@UBC & @avestec

Read more: https://t.co/wz0njRFxvI

[Avestec Technologies Inc. @avestec]

We are thrilled to be selected as part of the clean tech movement in Canada. Thank you @SDTC_TDDC, @ForesightCAC, @FP_Champagne, and @JonathanWNV for the support!

#Canada #STDC #cleantechnology #robotic #sustainabilty #energy #innnovation #ai

[Avestec Technologies Inc. @avestec]

Another inspection complete! See our intelligent flying robot in action on the Cosco Thailand container vessel:

https://t.co/2WGK3a9s2r

#ndt #robotics #uav #drones #droneservices #droneinspection #innovation #technology #ndtsafety #roboticinspection #roboticultrasonics

[Avestec Technologies Inc. @avestec]

We're excited to have been recognized under the Clean Tech category in the 2021 Emerging Rocket List (BC tech companies poised for growth)!

#ndt #robotics #uav #drones #droneservices #droneinspection #innovation #technology #ndtsafety #roboticinspection #roboticultrasonics

[Foresight Canada 🌱 @ForesightCAC]

Over 50% of the #Agri-Food and #Cleantech companies on @rocketbuilders' 2021 Ready to Rocket and Emerging Rocket Lists have utilized our #Launch, #Grow, #Deliver programs. 🚀 Congrats to them all!

Full list: https://t.co/0IScz6mEtD

#readytorocket #foresightcac #scalingcleantech

[Avestec Technologies Inc. @avestec]

Earlier this month we completed another ultrasonic thickness inspection, this time on a process tower.

https://t.co/w46tFqU8ED

#ndt #robotics #drones #droneservices #droneinspection #ndtmethods #ndtsafety #inspectionrobot #roboticinspection #pipeinspection #roboticultrasonics

[Foresight Canada 🌱 @ForesightCAC]

Last week's Restart and Resiliency webinar explored manufacturing in Canada. Speakers and panelists from @NGen_Canada, AdvanTec Global Innovations, @avestec, and @Nano_Lit

Full webinar: https://t.co/qeDX1FK73N

#manufacturing #canada #cleantech #foresightcac #webinar

[Avestec Technologies Inc. @avestec]

An important aspect of NDT is measurement reliability. In recent tests, Skyron has proved 99.9% accuracy performing ultrasonic thickness measurements.

#ndt #robotics #uav #droneservices #droneinspection #ndtmethods #ndtsafety #roboticinspection #pipeinspection #robotultrasonics

[Avestec Technologies Inc. @avestec]

BTS of an exciting project we're working on!

#ndt #robotics #uav #drones #droneservices #droneinspection #innovation #technology #ndtmethods #ndtsafety #inspectionrobot #roboticinspection #pipeinspection #roboticultrasonics

[Innovation UBC @innovationubc]

Congrats Macarena Cataldo of #ViridisResearch, @singh_manoj05 of @acuvatech, James Round of #RhYme, Madjid Mohseni of @UBC, #BarrelWise, #Daanaa, @avestec and @ubcokanagan!

[Avestec Technologies Inc. @avestec]

We are honoured to have been selected as a finalist for the Thriving Company Award, SME in the 2021 Cleantech Awards!

Thank you @ForesightCAC!

#cleantech #bccleantechawards #foresightcac #scalingcleantech #awards #greeneconomy #ndt #robotics #uav #drones #droneinspection

[Foresight Canada 🌱 @ForesightCAC]

Congrats to our 2021 BC Cleantech Awards finalists. You are fuelling the transition to a green economy! 🏆

Here's who will be walking the (virtual) red carpet on Feb 18: https://t.co/qnY3Jp1WWz

#cleantech #bccleantechawards #foresightcac #scalingcleantech #awards #greeneconomy

[Avestec Technologies Inc. @avestec]

Another capability of Skyron - dry film thickness measurements. Check out the highlights:

#ndt #robotics #uav #drones #droneservices #droneinspection #innovation #technology #ndtmethods #ndtsafety #inspectionrobot #roboticinspection #pipeinspection #roboticultrasonics

[Avestec Technologies Inc. @avestec]

See how our Smart Tether System empowers Skyron to efficiently perform inspections and collect data.

#ndt #robotics #uav #drones #droneservices #droneinspection #innovation #technology #ndtmethods #ndtsafety #inspectionrobot #roboticinspection #pipeinspection #roboticultrasonics

[Avestec Technologies Inc. @avestec]

Have a look at some of the main features and highlights of Skyron's remote visual inspection capabilities.

#ndt #robotics #uav #drones #droneservices #droneinspection #technology #ndtmethods #ndtsafety #inspectionrobot #roboticinspection #pipeinspection #roboticultrasonics

[Avestec Technologies Inc. @avestec]

Have a look at a recent visual inspection we completed on a flare stack:

https://t.co/gydrZDhZGC

#ndt #robotics #uav #drones #droneservices #droneinspection #innovation #technology #ndtmethods #ndtsafety #inspectionrobot #roboticinspection #roboticultrasonics