Maritime & Critical Services

Texo DSI enables offshore asset inspections without deploying personnel offshore

"The HEF 32 is a perfect fit because of its long range VTOL capabilities flying for over 3 hours, a take-off weight below 25 kg, a water recovery system and an IP-67 rating to allow operations in inclement weather."
John Wood
Chief Operations Officer Texo Drone Survey & Inspection, United Kingdom

Executive Snapshot

Customer: Texo Drone Survey & Inspection (Texo DSI)
Mission: Offshore asset inspection and maritime monitoring
Challenge: Reducing the risk, cost and complexity of inspecting ocean-based infrastructure
Solution: HEF 32 with long-range BVLOS capability and interchangeable payloads

Results

  • Shore-based inspection of offshore assets
  • Reduced dependency on marine transport and personnel transfers
  • Multi-payload capability for different inspection missions
  • BVLOS operations with live HD data transmission

Transforming offshore inspection operations

Inspecting offshore infrastructure traditionally requires vessels, complex logistics and personnel operating in challenging maritime environments.

Texo Drone Survey & Inspection introduced the HEF 32 to create a safer and more efficient approach: conducting detailed inspections of ocean-based assets directly from shore-based locations.

By extending unmanned aviation capabilities offshore, operators can collect critical data while reducing operational risk.

The challenge: reaching offshore assets safely and efficiently

Offshore inspections require accurate data collection in environments where access is difficult.

Traditional methods often involve vessel operations, weather limitations and transferring personnel close to offshore structures.

Texo DSI needed a platform capable of combining long-range operations, precise inspection capability and reliable performance in maritime conditions.

The solution: HEF 32 for long-range offshore inspection

Texo DSI selected the HEF 32 because of its combination of endurance, VTOL capability and maritime design.

With more than 3 hours of flight capability, a take-off weight below 25 kg, water recovery features and IP67 protection, the HEF 32 enables operators to perform demanding offshore missions.

The system supports multiple payload configurations, including:

  • High-definition optical zoom cameras
  • Thermal imaging sensors
  • LiDAR applications
  • UV Corona inspection systems

Combined with a long-range HD data link, operators can receive mission-critical information in real time.

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