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Drone-in-a-Box inspection
for autonomous monitoring of industrial assets

Drone-in-a-Box inspection is an automated drone inspection system designed for continuous monitoring of industrial assets such as tanks, infrastructure, container terminals and energy installations.

By combining autonomous BVLOS drone operations, remote inspection systems and centralized control, SkyeBase enables scalable, recurring inspections without the need for constant onsite presence.

What is
DRONE-IN-A-BOX inspection?

A Drone-in-a-Box solution is a fully autonomous drone system that operates from a fixed station and performs scheduled or ondemand inspections.

  • Automated drone inspection system with predefined routes
  • Remote drone monitoring and inspection from a control room
  • Continuous inspection with drones without manual intervention
  • Integration with data platforms for monitoring and comparison

The system enables persistent drone inspection of industrial sites and infrastructure.

  • How it works

Drone-in-a-Box inspection starts with the identification of relevant assets and inspection needs across the site. Based on this inventory, inspection workflows and flight missions are set up and automated within the system.

Once the Drone-in-a-Box unit is installed, inspections are executed autonomously, either on a scheduled basis or on demand. All collected data is processed and reported through the iSPECT platform, providing structured insights and traceable results.

The entire operation is remotely managed 24/7 from our central Control Room, ensuring safe, BVLOS-compliant execution under the LUC regulatory framework.

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Drone in a box
  • Applications

Drone-in-a-Box systems are deployed for continuous inspection and monitoring, for example:

  • Tank roof inspections and flare monitoring
  • Automated operator rounds
  • Full-site and perimeter scans
  • Vegetation and encroachment monitoring
  • Building and structural inspections


This allows automated drone inspection across multiple critical assets.

  • Benefits and results of automated drone inspection

Drone-in-a-Box inspection enables a continuous and datadriven approach to monitor industrial assets. By combining autonomous drone operations with centralized control and advanced data processing, inspections become more efficient, safer and scalable. This approach provides both operational benefits and actionable insights that support maintenance, safety and decisionmaking.

Key benefits:

  • Continuous inspections, both periodic and on demand
  • Reduced need for manual site access and traditional inspection methods
  • Inspections launch as soon as conditions allow, with no waiting times
  • Combination of fixed schedules and flexible inspection missions
  • Easy monitoring and comparison of data over time
  • Scalable across multiple zones from one control room
  • Fully compliant with regulations, including LUC certification


Results and insights:

  • Detection of defects through visual and thermographic inspections
  • Mapping of anomalies and changes over time
  • Improved visibility on asset condition and maintenance planning
  • Support for safety, security and operational monitoring
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SCALABLE and compliant
REMOTE OPERATIONS inspection.

Drone-in-a-Box solutions from Skyebase are integrated into a centralized, compliant operational framework. From a dedicated control room, drones are remotely operated and monitored, enabling live inspection workflows across multiple sites simultaneously.

All inspection data is processed and structured through the iSPECT platform, providing clear reporting and actionable insights. At the same time, operations are conducted within a certified regulatory framework, with Skyebase operating under LUC certification and in full compliance with EASA regulations.

As a LUC-certified operator, Skyebase can replicate these BVLOS workflows efficiently, performing automated inspections safely and at scale even in complex, regulated environments such as ports and refineries.

why

Drone-in-a-box?

Drone-in-a-Box transforms inspection from a manual service into a scalable solution:

– From onetime inspections to continuous monitoring

– From manual deployment to autonomous inspection

– From local execution to centralized operations

– From raw data to structured inspection insights

Request more information about our Drone-in-a-Box inspection solutions or discuss your industrial monitoring needs.

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+32 (0)496 16 83 22
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