Flare stacks, tank roofs, and pipe racks are hard to reach. Getting eyes on them often means scaffolds, rope crews, or a lift. Sometimes it means a shutdown. A drone gets there in minutes while the plant keeps running.
Skyline Drone Mapping inspects refineries, processing plants, tank farms, terminals, and compressor stations from the air. We are based in Corpus Christi and fly for facilities along the Ship Channel, the Port of Corpus Christi, and across the Coastal Bend. Every flight is run by an FAA Part 107 pilot.
We capture close, high-resolution photo and video of the tip, the structure, and the supports. Thermal imaging shows flare heat patterns. Your team can review the flare without a climb.
We inspect tank roofs, shells, seals, and vents from above. Thermal images can show heat patterns on the tank wall. We also map whole tank farms, so you can see every tank, berm, and road in one view.
Pipe racks and tall structures are tough to see from the ground. A drone flies along them and records supports, insulation, and connections up close. Engineers review the footage from a desk.
We document stacks, columns, towers, and steel structures from every side. You get a clear look at corrosion, damage, and wear high off the ground.
We inspect compressor stations, loading terminals, and dock areas. Visual and thermal passes cover equipment, piping, and electrical gear.
Control rooms, warehouses, and shops need checks too. We inspect roofs for damage, pooling water, and wear without putting anyone on the roof.
High-resolution photos and video show surface detail on equipment, coatings, and structures. Each image is tagged with its location.
Radiometric cameras record a temperature value for every pixel. That helps your team spot hot electrical connections, failing insulation, and odd heat on tanks and machines. It supports condition-based maintenance.
OGI cameras show methane and VOC leaks on video. Your LDAR team can see where a leak is, rank the repair, and keep the footage on file.
Drone-mounted sensors screen large sites fast and map gas levels in 2D and 3D. This helps your team narrow down a problem area before sending a crew in close. It also supports incident response.
We turn aerial images into measurable 3D models and point clouds of your plant. Planners can measure, review, and share the site without a trip to the field.
A digital twin ties your 3D model to inspection notes, thermal findings, gas layers, OGI clips, and past flights. Operations, maintenance, and HSE teams all work from the same record.
| Situation | How we help |
|---|---|
| Routine inspections | A regular schedule for flares, tanks, and racks |
| Before a turnaround | Early scouting of problem areas so the work list is ready |
| After a storm | Damage checks after high wind or a hurricane on the Gulf Coast |
| Incident response | Fast visual, thermal, and gas data without sending people into the area |
| Expansion and planning | Site maps and models before new construction |
| Decommissioning | Records of site conditions before and after closure |
We are a small team based in Corpus Christi. You talk to the people who fly your site. Both founders hold FAA Part 107 and Pix4D credentials. We carry Pix4D certifications across eight of its products. Simple jobs are often done in one to two days of work.
In many cases, yes. The drone keeps a safe distance and uses zoom and thermal cameras. We plan each flight with your safety team first.
Most aerial visual and thermal inspections happen while the plant runs. Your team decides what is safe for your site.
OGI shows methane and VOC leaks on video. Drone gas sensors screen wide areas and map gas levels. Both support leak finding and records. Whether the data counts toward a specific rule depends on the sensor, the method, and your program.
A radiometric camera stores a temperature reading for each pixel. The image holds real numbers, so your team can check the reading at any point.
Simple jobs are often done in one to two days of work. Larger jobs with 3D models or several sensors take longer. We give you a timeline when we scope the job.
Yes. We are based in Corpus Christi and fly across South Texas. Tell us where your site is and we will scope it.
No. Our maps and models are non-boundary and are not legal surveys. They are for planning, inspection, and records.
Tell us which assets you need checked. We will scope the flight and show you what the data looks like. Call us today to get started.
