Scout 137 Gen 3
Scout 137 Gen 2
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Legacy platform
Robust. Field-proven. Still supported.
Scout 137 Gen 2 is the inspection drone that built ScoutDI’s original customer base. Fleets worldwide are still flying it in production, and ScoutDI commits to spare parts, calibration services and software updates.
Where Gen 2 stands
Most of the early adopters of confined-space drone inspection are still on Gen 2. Here is what changed, what still works, and what ScoutDI commits to.
What changed in Gen 3
Gen 3 doubles the LiDAR resolution (128 beams vs 64), upgrades to a 3.5× optical-zoom camera, extends the tether from 40 to 60 metres, adds the gas sensor as standard, and brings the Scout Companion app on a second tablet. The tether-powered architecture and the GPS-free flight controller carry straight over.
Gen 3 is a familiar step for any Gen 2 operator: same flight philosophy, more capable sensors.
What still works in Gen 2
Gen 2 has been used for routine inspection work across class, energy and maritime fleets for years. Those workflows do not need to change. If your team has the procedures, the platform and the spares, Gen 2 remains a working tool.
Scout Portal continues to receive feature updates relevant to Gen 2 data.
Long-term support
ScoutDI commits to keeping Gen 2 fleets airworthy: critical spare parts in stock, scheduled calibration in our service centre and via partners, security and stability updates to the Gen 2 software stack. Your existing fleet has a documented runway.
Spare parts
Motors, propellers, tether cables, filter and fastening kits held in inventory — the same parts the 50-hour maintenance and field-repair kits are built from.
Calibration services
Annual platform calibration available through the Trondheim service centre and qualified partners. Certificates land in Scout Portal.
Upgrade path
When the time comes, Gen 3 builds on the same platform and flight controller. Talk to us or a partner to plan the step.
How a Gen 2 flight runs
Pilot, payload, asset, record. Gen 2 follows the same flight discipline that Gen 3 builds on.
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Pilot mounts the Gen 2 payload, runs pre-flight checks in the app on the pilot tablet, and confirms calibration is current.
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Drone enters the asset. Onboard LiDAR locks the 3D map. The GPS-free flight controller holds position without satellites or beacons.
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Pilot flies and follows the live feed on the tablet. Points of interest and measurements captured during the flight.
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After the flight, upload the data to Scout Portal. Gen 2 captures live alongside Gen 3 captures in the same project.
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From the field
“ScoutDI is the most forward thinking drone technology company we have dealt with, and we have a great dialogue with them regarding product development. They also have heavyweights such as DNV and Equinor standing behind them, which put ScoutDI at the forefront of the industry.”
Stein Hanssen Senior Operations Coordinator IKM Testing
Specifications
The tethered inspection drone system. Unlimited flight time, clean data out of GPS-denied confined spaces.
Explore →Ultrasonic thickness measurement in flight — surface prep and UTM as one continuous, controlled workflow.
Explore →Survey-grade visual detail with optical zoom, built for dark, dusty, confined environments.
Explore →Real-time 3D mapping and SLAM positioning — every finding located in the point cloud.
Explore →Flammable-gas detection riding on the drone — NevadaNano MPS, 14 gases, live telemetry before anyone enters.
Explore →The cloud platform: live streaming, inspection data management and sharing with stakeholders.
Explore →Talk to us
Whether you need spares or a service slot, we will work it out with you. Talk to ScoutDI direct or to your nearest partner.
