Why Choose Drone Inspections for Tanks?
Storage tanks and pressure vessels are vital components in many industrial operations, yet inspecting them internally poses significant safety and logistical challenges. Traditionally, this requires manned entry into dark, hazardous, and confined spaces — often involving scaffolding, breathing apparatus, and extensive downtime.
At DJM Aerial Solutions, we eliminate those risks. Our collision-tolerant UAVs, such as the Elios 3, are engineered to operate safely in GPS-denied, low-light, and confined environments. These drones deliver high-resolution imagery and accurate spatial data, all without a single person entering the tank.
Inspecting storage tanks and pressure vessels no longer requires manned entry, costly scaffolding, or extended downtime. At DJM Aerial Solutions, we deliver safe, high-resolution drone tank inspection using specialist confined space UAVs.
Whether you operate in oil & gas, chemicals, food processing or utilities, our drone-based solution helps you inspect faster, safer, and with greater clarity than ever before.
Key Advantages of Drone-Based Tank Inspections:
- No Human Entry Required
Keep your personnel out of harm’s way. Our confined space drones conduct internal inspections without the need for manned access. - Minimal Downtime
Most inspections are completed in just a few hours, allowing tanks to return to service quickly and reducing production disruption. - High-Resolution Visuals
Equipped with 4K cameras and integrated LED lighting, our drones capture close-up footage of welds, internal surfaces, and signs of corrosion or coating degradation. - Actionable Reporting
Receive comprehensive inspection reports within 24–48 hours, complete with annotated images, videos, and clearly flagged areas of concern. - Cost-Efficient Inspection Method
Eliminate the need for scaffolding, confined space entry teams, and prolonged asset shutdowns — saving both time and budget.
What We Inspect
DJM Aerial Solutions provides comprehensive internal and external tank inspections across various sectors.
Our inspections typically cover:
- Internal tank walls, floors, and ceilings
- Welds, joints, and shell plates
- Roof structures and access points
- Signs of corrosion, rust, pitting, or blistering
- Coating conditions and failures
- Sludge, sediment, or foreign object build-up
External tank inspections can also include drone-mounted thermal imaging to identify leaks, temperature variations, or insulation breakdowns.
Trusted by Industrial Operators Nationwide
We support clients across:
- Oil & Gas
- Petrochemical
- Power & Utilities
- Water Treatment
- Food & Beverage
- Pharmaceutical & Chemical Storage
Our pilots are confined space trained and experienced in operating in sensitive industrial environments, with full compliance to health, safety, and risk management standards.
Fast, Flexible, and Fully Documented
We understand the urgency of planned outages, maintenance windows, and emergency inspections. That’s why we offer:
- Rapid deployment across the UK
- Pre-inspection risk assessments and flight planning
- 24–48 hour reporting turnaround
- Live-feed inspections, if required on-site
