Offshore wind drone operations in Equinor

S Larke
Equinor UK Ltd 

Equinor has been operating drones in offshore wind since 2017. Some of the practicalities and challenges of operating in the harsh offshore environment will be shared. The service industry's capabilities have developed significantly over these few years, including drastic technical development improving quality, speed, efficiency and cost. Reflections will be shared on these changes, as well as some future gaps preventing further drone utilization.