<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>ScoutDI — Case studies, news, and articles</title><description>Customer case studies, product news, field notes and technical articles from ScoutDI.</description><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/</link><language>en-us</language><item><title>Scout 137 for coke drum inspection</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/scout-137-for-coke-drum-inspection/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/scout-137-for-coke-drum-inspection/</guid><description>Using Scout 137 Gen 3 in coke drum inspection — adding better visual data, not changing the rules. Free of the drill stem, with 4K zoom, wall-lock stability and unlimited wired flight time.</description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Automatic Surface Scan in a Large Storage Tank</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/automatic-surface-scan-in-a-large-storage-tank/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/automatic-surface-scan-in-a-large-storage-tank/</guid><description>A timelapse from inside a Scout 137 tank inspection at RelyOn NUTEC&apos;s facility in Trondheim shows what Automatic Surface Scan looks like from the operator&apos;s screen: the point cloud filling in, sector by sector, as the drone holds a constant stand-off distance to the wall.</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Integrated Cleaning and UTM in One Controlled Operation</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/integrated-cleaning-and-utm-in-one-controlled-operation/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/integrated-cleaning-and-utm-in-one-controlled-operation/</guid><description>With the Scout 137 Gen 3 UTM Payload, surface preparation and ultrasonic thickness measurement are performed in one continuous, controlled workflow — no repositioning, no extra landings, no tool changes.</description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scout 137 Data Security: A Fully Wired Path from Capture to Cloud</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/scout-137-data-security-a-fully-wired-path-from-capture-to-cloud/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/scout-137-data-security-a-fully-wired-path-from-capture-to-cloud/</guid><description>Two questions often come up when we talk to security-minded customers: can the data link be intercepted, and can data be stolen from Scout Portal? Here is how the fully tethered Scout 137 and Scout Portal answer both.</description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scout 137 Data Security: A Fully Wired Path from Capture to Cloud</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/insights/scout-137-data-security-a-fully-wired-path-from-capture-to-cloud/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/insights/scout-137-data-security-a-fully-wired-path-from-capture-to-cloud/</guid><description>Can the data link be intercepted? Can data be stolen from the cloud? How a fully wired path, offline-by-default operation and an ISO 27001-certified platform answer the two questions security-minded customers ask most.</description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Virtual Cage: Full-Coverage Anti-Collision for Safer Inspection Flights</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/virtual-cage-full-coverage-anti-collision-for-safer-inspection-flights/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/virtual-cage-full-coverage-anti-collision-for-safer-inspection-flights/</guid><description>One of the key additions in Software Version 2.4.0 is Virtual Cage, a new anti-collision feature designed to make confined-space drone operations safer and easier.</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cleveland Tin Projects: Drone-Based 3D LiDAR Mapping Underground</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/deep-mine-inspection/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/deep-mine-inspection/</guid><description>ScoutDI’s tethered drone captured high-density 3D LiDAR data inside the Cleveland Tin Mine in Tasmania. In just a few flights, ~2 million m³ of underground workings were mapped safely, without human entry.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ørsted’s approach to safer, more consistent offshore wind inspections</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/case-studies/orsteds-approach-to-safer-more-consistent-offshore-wind-inspections/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/case-studies/orsteds-approach-to-safer-more-consistent-offshore-wind-inspections/</guid><description>A practical look at how tethered drone inspections deliver consistent data, reduce downtime, and remove the need for manual entry.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ørsted’s approach to safer, more consistent offshore wind inspections</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/orsteds-approach-to-safermore-consistent-offshore-wind-inspections/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/orsteds-approach-to-safermore-consistent-offshore-wind-inspections/</guid><description>Safer turbine foundation inspections with better documentation Executive Summary Ørsted introduced ScoutDI’s tethered drone system for offshore wind turbine foundation inspections.</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Faster UT inspections with fewer steps: 10 measurements in 2 minutes</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/faster-ut-inspections-with-fewer-steps-10-measurements-in-2-minutes/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/faster-ut-inspections-with-fewer-steps-10-measurements-in-2-minutes/</guid><description>Ultrasonic thickness measurements in confined spaces are often slowed down by fragmented workflows. Surface preparation, probe calibration, couplant handling and measurement are typically treated as separate steps, frequently requiring …</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shell “Turritella” Special Survey</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/case-studies/shell-turritella-special-survey/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/case-studies/shell-turritella-special-survey/</guid><description>See how Scout 137 enabled safe, efficient inspection with 100% BVLOS operation and zero human entry in a live FPSO environment.</description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Autonomous Hydropower Dam Inspection</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/case-studies/autonomous-hydropower-dam-inspection/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/case-studies/autonomous-hydropower-dam-inspection/</guid><description>At Storfinnforsen, KIWA used the Scout 137 to capture 300,000 images across the dam surfaces for Uniper. Spotscale turned the dataset into a navigable 3D model with every crack detected and measurable — about 50% more coverage per flight and an estimated 40 workdays saved compared to manual, scaffolding-based inspection.</description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Autonomous Hydro-Power dam Inspection</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/autonomous-hydro-power-plant-inspection/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/autonomous-hydro-power-plant-inspection/</guid><description>Large-Scale Concrete Structure Data Collection with the Photogrammetry-ready Scout 137 Drone System.  Project highlights The autonomy features Auto Surface Scan, Auto Line Scan, Auto Image Capture and Distance Lock are available with …</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Drone-Based Tunnel Inspections: Safer, Smarter and More Efficient</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/case-studies/drone-based-tunnel-inspections/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/case-studies/drone-based-tunnel-inspections/</guid><description>From limited access to full visibility. A drone-based workflow that improves safety, efficiency, and inspection coverage.</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Next-Generation Confined-Space Inspection Drone System</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/the-next-generation-confined-space-inspection-drone-system/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/the-next-generation-confined-space-inspection-drone-system/</guid><description>Designed for high-precision data capture in the most challenging environments, the new Scout 137 combines unlimited flight time, survey-grade LiDAR, optical zoom, and smarter UTM workflows in one robust, field-ready platform.  What’s …</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How the Scout Portal is changing confined-space inspection</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/insights/how-the-scout-portal-is-changing-confined-space-inspection/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/insights/how-the-scout-portal-is-changing-confined-space-inspection/</guid><description>Even before you leave the site, inspection data can be made available through the Scout Portal — to colleagues, asset owners or class representatives.</description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hello Solticom performs FPSO Cargo Tank Inspections, 100% BVLOS and without human entry</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/case-studies/hello-solticom-performs-fpso-cargo-tank-inspections-100-bvlos-and-without-human-entry/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/case-studies/hello-solticom-performs-fpso-cargo-tank-inspections-100-bvlos-and-without-human-entry/</guid><description>Hello Solticom demonstrates how confined-space inspections can be done safely, efficiently, and fully remotely.</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Automated Drone Inspections at Sea: A Glimpse into the Future</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/automated-drone-inspections-at-sea-a-glimpse-into-the-future/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/automated-drone-inspections-at-sea-a-glimpse-into-the-future/</guid><description>A Klaveness Combination Carrier departs from New York, heading for the Bahamas. While the ship is in transit at sea, an advanced robotic system is at work inside one of its cargo tanks.  Deep within the steel confines of the vessel, the …</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Drone-Based Tunnel Inspections: Safer, Smarter and More Efficient</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/drone-based-tunnel-inspections-safer-smarter-and-more-efficient/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/drone-based-tunnel-inspections-safer-smarter-and-more-efficient/</guid><description>Inspecting rock formations in Trondheim’s tunnel system. Regular inspections of tunnel reinforcement layers, such as shotcrete and concrete tunnel lining, are crucial for identifying structural weaknesses, water ingress, or signs of …</description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scout 137 Drone System: Software Version 2.0 Now Released!</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/scout-137-drone-system-software-version-2-0-released/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/scout-137-drone-system-software-version-2-0-released/</guid><description>We are excited to announce the release of the Scout 137 Drone System Software Version 2.0, a significant milestone in the evolution of our technology.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hello Solticom performs FPSO Cargo Tank Inspections, 100% BVLOS and without human entry</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/hello-solticom-mexico-performs-fpso-cargo-tank-inspections-with-the-scout-137-drone-and-the-scout-portal-100-bvlos-and-without-human-entry/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/hello-solticom-mexico-performs-fpso-cargo-tank-inspections-with-the-scout-137-drone-and-the-scout-portal-100-bvlos-and-without-human-entry/</guid><description>Efficient and Safe FPSO Cargo Tank Inspections: Discover how the Scout 137 Drone System enabled BVLOS operations with no human entry, delivering superior results in record time.</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Milestone in Robotic Inspections: The world’s first fully robotic COT inspection with no human entry</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/shell-turritella-fpso-a-milestone-in-robotic-inspections/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/shell-turritella-fpso-a-milestone-in-robotic-inspections/</guid><description>Revolutionary FPSO inspection with No Human Entry and Class Sign-Off: Read about the Shell “Turritella” Special Survey, where the Scout 137 and the UTM Payload played integral roles.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>IKM Testing inspects Equinor FPSO “Johan Castberg” with Scout 137 Drone System</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/case-studies/case-study-ikm-testing-inspects-fpso-johan-castberg-with-scout-137-drone-system/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/case-studies/case-study-ikm-testing-inspects-fpso-johan-castberg-with-scout-137-drone-system/</guid><description>IKM Testing conducted inspection of the newly built Equinor Johan Castberg FPSO using the Scout 137 Drone System from ScoutDI. The scope was to document the coating condition and as-built structure welded to the underside of the cargo …</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>IKM Testing inspects Equinor FPSO “Johan Castberg” with Scout 137 Drone System</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/ikm-testing-inspects-fpso-johan-castberg-with-scout-137-drone-system/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/ikm-testing-inspects-fpso-johan-castberg-with-scout-137-drone-system/</guid><description>Equinor’s “Johan Castberg” FPSO is a large state-of-the-art offshore production unit destined to operate at the Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea.</description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scout 137 Drone System in one of the world’s largest indoor climbing facilities</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/scout-137-drone-inspecting-indoor-climbing-facility-at-grip-sluppen/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/scout-137-drone-inspecting-indoor-climbing-facility-at-grip-sluppen/</guid><description>Spectacular point cloud results from test inspection at GRIP Sluppen. GRIP Sluppen is one of the largest sports climbing and bouldering facilities in the world.</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TDBR performs cargo tank inspection on FPSO, gets surveyor approval on-the-spot</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/case-studies/tdbr-performs-cargo-tank-inspection-on-fpso-gets-surveyor-approval-on-the-spot/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/case-studies/tdbr-performs-cargo-tank-inspection-on-fpso-gets-surveyor-approval-on-the-spot/</guid><description>The job was to inspect deck transversals, nine in total, and the timing was communicated as “urgent” for the unit back into operation. The job was completed within a 2-hour time frame with the Scout 137 Drone System.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TDBR performs cargo tank inspection on FPSO, gets surveyor approval on-the-spot</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/tdbr-performs-cargo-tank-inspection-on-fpso-gets-surveyor-approval-on-the-spot/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/tdbr-performs-cargo-tank-inspection-on-fpso-gets-surveyor-approval-on-the-spot/</guid><description>Executive summary TDBR has performed visual inspection on a large FPSO offshore of Brazil, using the Scout 137 Drone System from ScoutDI. This being a large unit, the tethered solution of the ScoutDI drone becomes indispensable with its …</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scout Portal updates: improved inspection sharing, SLAM and point cloud rendering</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/scout-portal-updates-slam-point-cloud-rendering-and-inspection-sharing/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/scout-portal-updates-slam-point-cloud-rendering-and-inspection-sharing/</guid><description>The Scout Portal is our powerful cloud-based tool for inspection data management, offering inspection replay and live streaming. You can upload visual data from any source, to keep all data related to your inspection in one place.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>APPLUS+ inspects cargo tank using Scout 137 Drone System</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/case-studies/applus-inspects-cargo-tank-using-scout-137-drone-system/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/case-studies/applus-inspects-cargo-tank-using-scout-137-drone-system/</guid><description> …</description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>APPLUS+ inspects cargo tank using Scout 137 Drone System</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/applus-inspects-cargo-tank-using-scout-137-drone-system/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/applus-inspects-cargo-tank-using-scout-137-drone-system/</guid><description>Applus+ inspected a &gt;20,000 m³ cargo tank for a global oil &amp; gas major with the Scout 137 — no human entry, unlimited flight time, class-accepted data.</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>YINSON adopting new technology for offshore tank inspection</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/case-studies/yinson-adopting-new-technology/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/case-studies/yinson-adopting-new-technology/</guid><description>Using the Scout 137 Drone System, YINSON achieved significant quantified benefits in terms of increased safety, time- and cost savings.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>YINSON PRODUCTION adopting new technology for offshore tank inspection</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/yinson-adopting-new-technology-for-offshore-tank-inspection/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/yinson-adopting-new-technology-for-offshore-tank-inspection/</guid><description>Executive summary Yinson Production has performed visual inspection of an FPSO unit in cold lay-up, under the supervision of a DNV class surveyor and via assistance of global inspection company Zener Maritime Solutions.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Live inspection streaming via your mobile phone</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/live-inspection-streaming-via-your-mobile-phone/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/live-inspection-streaming-via-your-mobile-phone/</guid><description>Live inspection streaming to the Scout Portal is one of the stand-out features of our end-to-end inspection data solution, and the Scout 137 Ground Station has an Ethernet connector for this purpose.</description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cargo tank inspection: Photo series</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/cargo-tank-inspection-photo-series/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/cargo-tank-inspection-photo-series/</guid><description>The Scout 137 Drone can easily inspect structures that would otherwise require humans climbing with ropes or on scaffolding to get visual documentation.</description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Next-Gen Scout 137 arrives</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/next-gen-scout-137-arrives/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/next-gen-scout-137-arrives/</guid><description>The Scout 137 Drone System has had several updates and design improvements since it was first launched on the market. We’ve always been proud of the model and now we have some major improvements that deserve extra attention! All new …</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cargo tank inspection: The right people and the right tools</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/cargo-tank-inspection-the-right-people-and-the-right-tools/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/cargo-tank-inspection-the-right-people-and-the-right-tools/</guid><description>To Simon Ruddick, a combined visual and UT drone platform could mean a welcome goodbye to rope access and scaffolding. Ever since he started out as a trainee in a local UK company in the late 80s, Simon Ruddick has been inspecting and …</description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ScoutDI uses Software-in-the-loop (SIL) for development, testing and training</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/insights/scoutdi-uses-software-in-the-loop-sil-for-development-testing-and-training/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/insights/scoutdi-uses-software-in-the-loop-sil-for-development-testing-and-training/</guid><description>Please have a look at this video, showing a simulation of the Scout137 Drone inside a mine passage. You can see how the drone takes off and rises towards the ceiling, before proceeding further into the passage.  Parts of the sequence …</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Data trends in inspection and maintenance</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/insights/data-trends-in-inspection-and-maintenance/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/insights/data-trends-in-inspection-and-maintenance/</guid><description>In order to ensure the safety and integrity of industrial assets, inspection technology must consist of two key parts: Data acquisition. The right data needs to be collected with sufficient coverage and precision. Data science.</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Image quality in drone cameras, Part 2 – Getting better images from indoor drone inspections</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/insights/image-quality-in-drone-cameras-part-2-getting-better-images-from-indoor-drone-inspections/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/insights/image-quality-in-drone-cameras-part-2-getting-better-images-from-indoor-drone-inspections/</guid><description>In part 1 we looked at factors that influence camera image quality – beyond the number of megapixels, being the parameter typically used to highlight image quality potential. Now let’s put it into the context of indoor drone inspection.</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Remote Drone-based Ship Hull Survey (REDHUS) and the path to autonomy</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/remote-drone-based-ship-hull-survey-redhus-and-the-path-to-autonomy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/remote-drone-based-ship-hull-survey-redhus-and-the-path-to-autonomy/</guid><description>Caused by or at least aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the shipping world has seen a surge in the need for remote inspection in the last few years.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Image quality in drone cameras – beyond the megapixel</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/insights/image-quality-in-drone-cameras-beyond-the-megapixel/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/insights/image-quality-in-drone-cameras-beyond-the-megapixel/</guid><description>There are lots of factors that affect inspection image quality. A good quality camera that suits your application is essential. This article aims to explain the fundamental concepts required in order to understand how to use it best.</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Confined Space Robotics partners with ScoutDI in Canada and the United States</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/confined-space-robotics-partners-with-scoutdi-in-canada-and-the-united-states/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/confined-space-robotics-partners-with-scoutdi-in-canada-and-the-united-states/</guid><description>ScouDI partners with Confined Space Robotics in canada and the …</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lidar for indoor drone inspection: How to See What You Can’t See</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/insights/lidar-assisted-asset-inspection-how-to-see-what-you-cant-see/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/insights/lidar-assisted-asset-inspection-how-to-see-what-you-cant-see/</guid><description>Using an inspection drone equipped with 3D Lidar scanning technology instead of GPS makes all the difference indoors and in other confined spaces.</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Autonomy-professor joining ScoutDI as Scientific Advisor</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/autonomy-professor-joining-scoutdi-as-scientific-advisor/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/autonomy-professor-joining-scoutdi-as-scientific-advisor/</guid><description>Kostas Alexis, professor and researcher of autonomous systems at NTNU, joins ScoutDI as scientific …</description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Storage tank inspection for Equinor at Mongstad refinery</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/case-studies/storage-tank-inspection-for-equinor-at-mongstad-refinery/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/case-studies/storage-tank-inspection-for-equinor-at-mongstad-refinery/</guid><description>ScoutDI has performed drone inspection with live streaming of Equinor’s tank storage facility at Mongstad in Norway.</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Non-entry inspection of pressure vessel</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/case-studies/non-entry-tank-inspection/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/case-studies/non-entry-tank-inspection/</guid><description>ScoutDI has demonstrated non-entry drone inspection with situational awareness and live remote participation as part of LRQA trials hosted by Allnex.</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ScoutDI now listed as provider on VERACITY</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/scoutdi-now-listed-as-provider-on-veracity/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/scoutdi-now-listed-as-provider-on-veracity/</guid><description>VERACITY is built by DNV to facilitate promotion of data processing, control and analysis services in a trusted network. And we are proud and happy to be listed as a provider!</description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ScoutDI Holiday greetings 2021</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/scoutdi-holiday-greetings-2021/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/scoutdi-holiday-greetings-2021/</guid><description>Dear followers, It’s been another special year with its upturns and downturns related to the pandemic. Of course, this has imposed some restrictions on us in ScoutDI. But all in all, things have worked out quite well.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New case study of non-entry pressure vessel inspection with live streaming</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/new-case-study-of-non-entry-pressure-vessel-inspection-with-live-streaming/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/new-case-study-of-non-entry-pressure-vessel-inspection-with-live-streaming/</guid><description>ScoutDI, in cooperation with LRQA (formerly known as Lloyd’s Register) and Allnex, demonstrated inspection of a Nitrogen pressure vessel on Allnex’ premises in Bergen-op-Zoom in the Netherlands.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Varg FPSO</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/case-studies/varg-fpso/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/case-studies/varg-fpso/</guid><description>ScoutDI demonstrates drone-based inspection on FPSO Varg with remote live participation.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VARG FPSO a case study that showcases important ScoutDI system features</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/varg-case-study-a-case-study-that-showcases-important-scoutdi-system-features/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/varg-case-study-a-case-study-that-showcases-important-scoutdi-system-features/</guid><description>ScoutDI performed a range of tests onboard the Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessel Varg, demonstrating drone-based asset inspection and various product benefits including non-entry inspection and live remote participation.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Life as a ScoutDI drone autonomy engineer</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/introducing-kjersti-drone-software-developer/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/introducing-kjersti-drone-software-developer/</guid><description>Everyone, meet Kjersti. She is the outdoor action type and loves kayaking, off-road biking and skiing. Metal-edge skis, of course. But in the office at ScoutDI headquarters in Trondheim Norway, she likes to ponder challenges of indoor …</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Malshan, the drone fencer</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/malshan-the-drone-fencer/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/malshan-the-drone-fencer/</guid><description>Meet our applications engineer Malshan Perera. He finished his master’s degree in Product and System Design just in time before thankfully deciding to join the ScoutDI indoor drone adventure.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Skarv FPSO</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/case-studies/skarv-fpso/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/case-studies/skarv-fpso/</guid><description>ScoutDI carried out an inspection of a slop tank onboard the FPSO SKARV while it was in operation in the North Sea. Here we faced the challenge of drone operations in environments where there is an explosion risk.</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Steinkjer Water Treatment Plant</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/case-studies/steinkjer-water-treatment-plant/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/case-studies/steinkjer-water-treatment-plant/</guid><description>As part of the European Union funded RIMA INOWATT project ScoutDI demonstrated that our drone system enabled safe and easy inspection of the Løsberga Water Treatment Plant.</description><pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A visit from Airsens</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/a-visit-from-airsens/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/a-visit-from-airsens/</guid><description>Yesterday we had a visit from Airsens, one of our partners and drone service providers. “I am truly impressed by the drone’s ability to make a 3D map of the environment and associate inspection data with locations inside the asset.</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brand new Scout 137 drone for Biodrone</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/brand-new-scout-137-drone-for-biodrone/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/brand-new-scout-137-drone-for-biodrone/</guid><description>Atilla Haugen, CEO of Biodrone, just received a brand new Scout 137 drone and is ready for new inspection projects. Biodrone is an experienced RO3 certified drone operator in Trøndelag, Norway.</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Complete drone inspection system to Equinor</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/complete-drone-inspection-system-to-equinor/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/complete-drone-inspection-system-to-equinor/</guid><description>A few days ago we delivered a complete drone inspection system to Equinor as the final deliverable in the AutoSpect project, which has been sponsored by the Equinor LOOP program and by Innovation Norway In the photo you can see Nicolai …</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Inspection of a water treatment plant in Steinkjer</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/inspection-of-a-water-treatment-plant-in-steinkjer/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/inspection-of-a-water-treatment-plant-in-steinkjer/</guid><description>Yesterday our team carried out an inspection of a water treatment plant in Steinkjer, Norway in collaboration with Biodrone. A good example of how our Scout 137 drone system can be used for inspection of all sorts of confined spaces in a …</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Hardware Engineer</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/new-hardware-engineer/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/new-hardware-engineer/</guid><description>Say hello to Benjamin Abood Skonseng, our new Hardware Engineer. Benjamin is a mechanical engineer from NTNU. He has earlier experience from the Staaker drone company as well as from the startup company Flying Foil.</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New VP Sales and Business Development</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/new-vp-sales-and-business-development/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/new-vp-sales-and-business-development/</guid><description>We are delighted to welcome Christopher Skinner MEng FRSA to the team as our new VP Sales and Business Development. Chris has a background from Kongsberg and Rolls-Royce where he has worked as both an engineer and commercial manager in …</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ScoutDI is growing !</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/scoutdi-is-growing/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/scoutdi-is-growing/</guid><description>ScoutDI is growing ! We recently hired Vilius Kazakauskas as a full-stack developer. Vilius has earlier worked for Sticos and Sportradar and has a special interest in AI and Machine Learning.</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ScoutDI raises 27.5 million NOK. Equinor and DNV join in as owners</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/scoutdi-raises-27-5-million-nok-equinor-and-dnv-join-in-as-owners/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/scoutdi-raises-27-5-million-nok-equinor-and-dnv-join-in-as-owners/</guid><description>Equinor, DNV, Investinor, CoFounder og privatinvestorer går inn med 27,5 millioner kroner i gründerselskapet Scout Drone Inspection.</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ScoutDI was granted 100 000 € by the Rima Network</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/scoutdi-was-granted-100-000e-by-the-rima-network/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/scoutdi-was-granted-100-000e-by-the-rima-network/</guid><description>ScoutDI was granted 100 000 € by the Rima Network to adapt our drone system for inspection of water treatment plants. The goal is to eliminate health and safety risks as well as reduce time and cost needed to carry out inspections.</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Successful inspection flight onboard the chemical tanker “Latana”</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/successful-inspection-flight-onboard-the-chemical-tanker-latana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/successful-inspection-flight-onboard-the-chemical-tanker-latana/</guid><description>We have just performed another successful inspection flight onboard the chemical tanker “Latana” in collaboration with Utkilen Shipping As and DNV GL. The images show the Scout 137 drone inside one of the ship’s stainless steel cargo tanks.</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>We’re in the news!</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/were-in-the-news/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/were-in-the-news/</guid><description>Read about how ScoutDI is scaling up in Finansavisen today, the principal Norwegian financial newspaper …</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What a week!</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/news/what-a-week/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/news/what-a-week/</guid><description>What a week! First we closed an investment round of 27.5 million NOK. Later this week we shipped 3 drone systems to Singapore, Indonesia and Norway. ScoutDI wishes you a nice weekend!</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Latana Chemical Tanker</title><link>https://www.scoutdi.com/case-studies/latana-chemical-tanker/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.scoutdi.com/case-studies/latana-chemical-tanker/</guid><description>ScoutDI carried out an inspection of an internal tank of the Utkilen chemical tanker LATANA while the vessel was in port.</description><pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>