Voliro

Voliro specializes in developing and deploying innovative aerial robotic solutions for inspection, maintenance, and repair operations across various industries. Their flagship product, the Voliro T drone, is a game-changer in the field of mobile robotics. This advanced drone is capable of rotating up to 90 degrees, allowing it to access challenging and hard-to-reach areas with remarkable agility and precision.

The Voliro T drone is equipped with advanced features such as thrust vectoring and 6DoF (six degrees of freedom) control, ensuring remarkable stability and dependability even in demanding conditions. Its semi-autonomous flying modes and pilot assistance capabilities enable safe and efficient navigation, making it an ideal choice for close-proximity structural inspections, even in GPS-denied environments.

One of the standout features of the Voliro T drone is its modular payload system, which allows for the integration of various sensors and tools, including high-temperature ultrasonic testing (UT) payloads. This cutting-edge technology enables non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections on hot surfaces, eliminating the need for costly downtime and operational shutdowns. With its ability to operate on surfaces up to 260°C (500°F), the high-temperature UT payload revolutionizes inspections in industries such as petrochemicals, where safety and efficiency are paramount.

Voliro's drones have demonstrated remarkable efficiency, reducing inspection times by up to 50 times compared to traditional methods, while minimizing worker exposure to height-related hazards. As of 2023, the global drone market was estimated to be worth USD 15.2 billion, highlighting the increasing demand for uncrewed aviation solutions across sectors like construction and agriculture.

Key customers and partnerships

In June 2023, Voliro partnered with MFE Inspection Solutions to launch the Voliro T drone in North America. This collaboration aims to drive innovation in the inspection industry by providing customers with advanced robotic solutions for structural inspections and external asset assessments.

The partnership with MFE Inspection Solutions, a leading provider of unmanned inspection services, has enabled Voliro to expand its customer base in the critical North American market efficiently. Companies like MISTRAS, a prominent player in the NDT industry, have already recognized the value of Voliro's high-temperature UT payload, which allows them to take ultrasonic thickness measurements on hot furnace stacks while they remain in service, eliminating costly asset shutdowns.