Drone Inspection Services Teesside | DJM Aerial Solutions
Drone Inspection Services Teesside
DJM Aerial Solutions is a specialist drone inspection and survey company based in Middlesbrough, at the heart of the Teesside industrial corridor. We deliver precision remote inspection services to petrochemical facilities, energy from waste plants, utilities infrastructure, and commercial properties across Teesside and the wider North East of England.
As a CAA-certified operator with over 1,000 hours of commercial flight experience and 500+ confined space inspection missions completed, we provide Teesside businesses with fast, safe, and cost-effective alternatives to scaffolding, rope access, and manned confined space entry.
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Why Teesside Businesses Choose DJM Aerial Solutions
Teesside is home to one of the UK’s most concentrated clusters of heavy industry — from the petrochemical and chemical processing plants along the Tees estuary to energy from waste facilities, power generation assets, and large-scale utilities infrastructure. These environments demand inspection solutions that are safe, efficient, and capable of operating in complex, hazardous, and hard-to-reach locations.
DJM Aerial Solutions was built for exactly these challenges. We are based locally in Middlesbrough, which means faster mobilisation times, lower travel costs, and a team that understands the operational demands of Teesside’s industrial landscape.
Our drone inspection services eliminate the need for costly scaffolding erection and the associated risks of working at height. For confined assets such as tanks, boilers, ducting, and vessels, our Flyability Elios 3 platform allows full internal inspection without manned confined space entry — dramatically reducing risk and downtime.
Drone Inspection Services Available Across Teesside
We offer a comprehensive range of drone-based inspection and survey services to industrial, commercial, and utilities clients across Teesside:
Confined Space Drone Inspection: Internal inspection of tanks, vessels, boilers, ducting, and other confined assets using the Flyability Elios 3 — without the need for confined space entry, scaffolding, or prolonged operational shutdowns.
- Visual Inspection
- Thermal Inspection
- Ultrasonic Survey
- Point Cloud Survey & LiDAR Modelling
Drone Thermal Inspection: Advanced radiometric thermal imaging for identifying heat anomalies, insulation degradation, electrical faults, and energy loss across industrial assets and commercial properties.
- Industrial Thermography
- Solar Panel Thermography
- Property Thermography
Industrial Drone Inspection: External inspection of flare stacks, chimneys, storage tanks, pipework, structures, and elevated assets — delivering high-resolution imagery and video without working at height.
- Industrial Drone Inspection
- Asset Integrity Inspection
- Commercial Drone Inspection
- Drone Roof Inspection
Drone Surveying: Accurate aerial data collection for site mapping, volumetric analysis, asset documentation, and engineering surveys.
- Topography Survey
- Point Cloud Survey
- LiDAR Survey
- Ultrasonic Survey
- Drone Property Survey
Industries We Serve Across Teesside
Teesside’s diverse industrial base means we regularly work across a wide range of sectors in the region, including:
- Petrochemical & Chemical Processing — refineries, chemical plants, storage terminals
- Energy from Waste — boiler inspections, ACC ducting, gas passes, structural surveys
- Power Generation — turbine halls, cooling towers, flue systems, solar farms
- Utilities & Water Treatment — clean water tanks, wastewater infrastructure, pipework networks
- Construction & Civil Engineering — structural surveys, progress monitoring, topographic mapping
- Commercial Property — roof condition surveys, building inspections, pre-purchase surveys
Recent Projects Near Teesside
Our team has completed a number of significant inspection projects in and around the Teesside area, demonstrating our capability across some of the region’s most demanding industrial environments.
Energy from Waste Boiler Inspection — Middlesbrough DJM Aerial Solutions carried out a confined space drone inspection of an Energy from Waste boiler in Middlesbrough during the plant’s commissioning phase. Using the Flyability Elios 3, we inspected the first and second gas passes, assessing boiler tubes, weld seams, and headers — delivering detailed visual data without manned confined space entry. [View Case Study →]
Biomass ACC Ducting Inspection — Middlesbrough We completed a confined space drone inspection of ACC air supply ducting at the world’s largest pellet-fed biomass facility in Middlesbrough. Five inaccessible 40-metre vertical duct systems were fully inspected without scaffolding, working at height exposure, or confined space entry. [View Case Study →]
The DJM Aerial Solutions Advantage
Locally Based, Nationally Experienced Based in Middlesbrough, we can mobilise rapidly across Teesside and the wider North East, reducing travel costs and response times for time-sensitive shutdowns and outages.
CAA Certified & Fully Insured All DJM pilots are fully licensed by the Civil Aviation Authority. We carry comprehensive commercial liability insurance and operate to the highest industry safety standards.
Advanced Drone Technology We operate a fleet of cutting-edge platforms including the Flyability Elios 3 (confined space), DJI M350 (external inspection and thermal), and specialist survey drones equipped with LiDAR and radiometric thermal cameras.
Trusted by Major Industrial Clients DJM Aerial Solutions has delivered inspection projects for some of the UK’s leading industrial operators, including clients in the energy, petrochemical, utilities, and construction sectors.
Detailed Reporting Every inspection is followed by a comprehensive report including annotated imagery, video footage, thermal data, and clear findings — giving your engineering and maintenance teams exactly what they need.
Get in Touch
If you have an upcoming inspection, survey, or shutdown project in Teesside, we’d love to hear from you. Contact the DJM Aerial Solutions team today to discuss your requirements and receive a tailored quote.
📞 +44 (0) 1642 903779 📧 info@djm-aerial.com 📍 Acklam Hall, Hall Drive, Acklam, Middlesbrough, TS5 7DY
DJM Aerial Solutions provides drone inspection and survey services across Teesside, the North East of England, and nationwide. Contact us to discuss your project.
Frequently Asked Questions — Drone Inspection Teesside
- Yes. We operate across the full Teesside area, including Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham, Hartlepool, Redcar, Ingleby Barwick, Thornaby, and surrounding areas
At DJM, we cover all compliance requirements, so your project proceeds legally and smoothly, from initial inspection to final report.
Yes. Many of our inspections are carried out on fully operational sites. Our drone platforms are designed to minimise disruption, and our team is experienced in working to the safety requirements of major industrial operators.
Being based in Middlesbrough means we can typically mobilise for local projects very quickly. Contact us to discuss your timeframe and we’ll do our best to accommodate planned and reactive inspection requirements.
Yes. All DJM Aerial Solutions pilots hold the required CAA permissions and certifications to operate commercially in the UK, including in congested and industrial environments.
Yes. All inspections include a detailed report with annotated imagery, thermal data where applicable, video footage, and a clear summary of findings.
Ready to Elevate Your Asset Management?
Whether you’re overseeing infrastructure, manufacturing plants, or critical industrial sites, our drone services in the Teesside area offer unmatched accuracy, speed, and safety.
Contact DJM Aerial Solutions today to explore how Middlesbrough team can elevate your inspection and surveying projects.