Confined Space Drone Inspections

Confined Space Drone Inspections — Zero Entry. Maximum Insight.

Confined space entry is one of the most hazardous activities in any industry. Skyflex eliminates that risk with specialized drone inspection systems engineered to fly inside tanks, vessels, tunnels, bridge box girders, and other enclosed structures — delivering high-resolution video and imagery without putting a single person inside.

The Problem with Traditional Confined Space Inspection

OSHA confined space fatalities occur every year — often during the rescue of an initial victim. Traditional inspection requires atmospheric testing, ventilation, entry permits, rescue standby teams, scaffolding or rope access inside the vessel, and extensive downtime. The cost in labor, safety preparation, and lost production is enormous.

Skyflex drones replace human entry for the inspection phase entirely — providing equivalent or superior visual data at a fraction of the cost and time, with zero entry risk.

Where We Operate

  • Storage Tanks — Above-ground storage tank (AST) interiors: shell, floor, and roof structure. API 653 pre-inspection surveys. Water and wastewater tanks.
  • Bridge Box Girders & Culverts — Internal inspection of hollow bridge superstructures, box girders, and large culverts without traffic closure or rigging.
  • Industrial Vessels & Boilers — Heat exchangers, pressure vessels, reactor vessels, and boiler drums.
  • Silos & Hoppers — Grain silos, cement silos, and bulk material storage — including live inventory assessment.
  • Stacks & Chimneys — Internal refractory condition, liner integrity, and blockage detection.
  • Sewer, Tunnel & Utility Vaults — Underground infrastructure condition assessment.
  • Ship Holds & Marine Structures — Cargo hold inspections, ballast tank surveys, and marine structure assessments.
  • Wind Turbine Nacelles & Towers — Internal blade root inspection, tower internal welds, and electrical components.

Deliverables

  • HD video (1080p / 4K) of all interior surfaces
  • High-resolution still imagery with GPS or manual positioning
  • 360° panoramic imagery where applicable
  • Annotated inspection report with defect mapping
  • FLIR thermal option for hot spot detection
  • Condition rating and maintenance recommendations
  • Deliverables compatible with AWS-D1.1, API 653, and other inspection standards

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

Our inspection reports are formatted for regulatory submissions and insurance purposes. We document date, location, flight parameters, and all observations — providing the paper trail your safety and compliance teams require.

The Business Case

A confined space tank inspection that traditionally requires 2–3 days of permit preparation, ventilation, and entry can be completed with drones in 2–4 hours with no entry permit required. The ROI calculates itself: reduced labor, no production shutdown for air-out time, and dramatically lower safety liability.

Zero risk. Full visibility. Contact Skyflex to schedule your confined space drone inspection.