Remotely Operated
Non-Destructive Testing

Defensible inspection data, captured without the constraints of conventional access.

Osprey Integrity deploys drone and robotic platforms to perform non-destructive testing and contact-based inspection in environments where traditional access methods introduce cost, delay, and risk.

By combining advanced sensing technologies with disciplined execution, we capture repeatable, code and client-compliant data that supports engineering decisions — without scaffolding, rope access, or unnecessary exposure.

What This Enables

Drone-Based Non-Destructive Testing


Aerial NDT systems for external, internal and complex access asset inspection.

Osprey has been actively deploying aerial NDT since 2021 and was among the first globally to adopt the Voliro-T system, a leading platform for stabilized contact-based non-destructive testing and physical work, such as surface cleaning and painting, interaction with surfaces.

For confined and congested environments, Osprey integrates platforms from Flyability, including the Elios 3, enabling internal inspection where aerial stability and collision tolerance are critical.

Capabilities

  • On-board LEL Continuous Monitoring
  • Fully 360 Degree Surface Contact Capability
  • 10,000+ Lumens of Lighting
  • High Temperature UT (up to 500°F)
  • EMAT (Electromagnetic Acoustic)
  • Pulsed Eddy Current (PEC)
  • Dry Film Thickness (DFT)
  • Surface Reconditioning (Bristle Blaster)
  • Coating/Painting Application

Preferred Platforms:

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Outcome

Compressed inspection timelines and mitigated exposure while preserving data integrity.

Lightning Protection Systems (LPS)


Contact-Based Inspection for Elevated Lightning Protection Infrastructure.

Traditional lightning protection inspections often require rope access, elevated work platforms, or personnel working at height to verify continuity, bonding integrity, and physical condition. Osprey Integrity utilizes the Voliro-T omnidirectional aerial platform to perform direct-contact inspections of lightning protection systems on complex or difficult-to-access structures — reducing exposure, minimizing mobilization requirements, and accelerating inspection timelines.

Capabilities

  • Direct-contact continuity and resistance testing
  • Inspection of air terminals, down conductors, and bonding connections
  • Omnidirectional probe placement on vertical, inverted, or complex surfaces
  • High-resolution visual condition assessment
  • Corrosion, damage, and missing component identification
  • Roof-level and elevated infrastructure inspection
  • Standards-aligned reporting support (NFPA 780, IEC 62305, CSA F417)

Outcome

Reduced working-at-height exposure while delivering documented, standards-aligned assessment data for lightning protection systems across complex industrial infrastructure.

Robotic Non-Destructive Testing


Precision inspection in environments where even drones reach their limits.

Osprey partners with Hibot, a global leader in industrial inspection robotics, to deploy advanced platforms designed for complex geometries and confined assets where aerial platforms reach their limits.

Platforms & Capabilities

  • Float Arm
    • UT thickness testing on piping systems & tower drains
    • RTR & PEC integrations for CUI screening without insulation removal
  • Squid
    • 24-channel UT thickness testing on boiler tubing and heating coils
    • ZERO internal access required

In Collaboration With:

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Outcome

Consistent probe contact, repeatable scan paths, and defensible analytical data - without the delays and risks of conventional access methods.

In The Field


Utilities Flue Gas Stack

Scope: UT inspection of internal steel liner across a 300 ft stack and bottom cone.

Constraint: Scaffold access in a condemned zone or potential facility shutdown.

Osprey Field Execution

Drone-based UT inspection executed entirely from outside the no-go zone, including expanded high-density measurements.

Impact:


In-Service Heater Stacks

Scope: Visual, thermal, and UT inspections for regulatory compliance

Osprey Field Execution

Drone-based visual, infrared, and high-temperature UT inspections were conducted while assets remained in service.

Impact:

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In Practice


Explore each service in depth to understand how we apply these capabilities to real‑world challenges, and how they integrate into your asset integrity program.

Asset condition → data capture → engineering decisions

This allows teams to prioritize repairs, validate integrity, and move forward with clarity and control.

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