London, July 25, 2024 – Digitising Reality is delighted to announce its recent approval by DNV for using Remote Inspection Techniques (RIT) for close-up survey of structures, in accordance with Class Programme DNV-CP-0623. This approval allows Digitising Reality to carry out inspections offshore as per DNV’s classification programmes.
“The energy sector is rapidly incorporating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for inspections, emissions monitoring, and maintenance due to their ability to enhance safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness,” said Richard Welton, CEO of Digitising Reality. “Being approved by DNV for RIT marks the next step in the growth of Digitising Reality and demonstrates our commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to provide superior asset and infrastructure management solutions.”
Digitising Reality continues to grow with this success largely attributed to Digitising Reality’s drone-based emission and surveillance offering and 3D asset surveys, which enhances the efficiency of mitigation and safety modeling for both on- and offshore assets, particularly within the energy and renewables sectors.
According to Fortune Business Insights, projections indicate significant growth in the use of drones within the energy and power industry, with market expectations reaching USD 685.2 million by 2032 from USD 251.2 million in 2024. This growth underscores the transformative impact of UAVs on maintenance and monitoring practices across the energy sector.
Drones can access challenging locations and gather high-quality data faster than traditional methods, eliminating the need for scaffolding, cranes, or rope access, and minimizing operational downtime. This technology is particularly valuable for inspecting production facilities, offshore oil rigs, wind turbines, and pipelines, providing comprehensive and timely assessments while keeping personnel out of hazardous environments and underscoring the transformative impact of UAVs on maintenance and monitoring practices across the energy sector.
Recognized globally, DNV is an independent expert in assurance and risk management, committed to safeguarding life, property, and the environment. As the world’s leading classification society and a trusted advisor for the maritime industry, DNV offers testing, certification, and technical advisory services across the energy value chain, including renewables, oil and gas, and energy management, ensuring the performance of organizations, products, people, facilities, and supply chains.
For more information about Digitising Reality and its DNV certification, please visit www.digitisingreality.com.
