Industrial robots are moving beyond flashy demos and into full-scale deployment across oil, gas, and chemical sites. From Ex-proof certification and fleet scalability to data integration and autonomous decision-making, here’s what companies must prioritize to turn robotic inspections into reliable, operational intelligence.
Read MoreSiemens’ latest Digital Enterprise briefing cuts through the hype around industrial transformation, revealing why clean, connected data—not flashy new tools—is the true foundation of digital twins, scalable AI, and plant-wide optimization. Learn how to overcome data silos, escape pilot purgatory, connect the shop floor to the top floor, and build a Digital Enterprise that actually delivers results across energy, utilities, and industrial operations.
Read MoreAre larger utility drones the next logical step? End State Solutions and Tactien Group explain why scaling from small UAS to large aircraft requires aviation-level operations, multi-mission ROI, FAA planning, and a mission-first strategy—plus what utilities must consider before investing in six-figure platforms.
Read MoreDiscover how to turn industrial facilities into “future-ready” assets with insights from Worley experts Clayton Ludik, Stephen Hillier, and Anne McPhee. Learn how power plants and refineries can eliminate data silos, modernize brownfield sites, leverage digital twins and AI, and build connected ecosystems that improve performance, reduce costs, and meet ESG goals.
Read MoreOrkid Tech names LGP Aerospace as exclusive North American distributor for its NDAA-compliant VTOL UAS, expanding U.S. and allied defense operations.
Read MoreThe FAA is preparing to replace the human pilot with software. Here’s how Parts 108 and 146 will reshape BVLOS, safety, and drone operations.
Read MoreAging energy infrastructure, rising data debt, and the limits of manual inspection are forcing a shift in how asset integrity is managed. This article explores how autonomous drone workflows, standardized data capture, and robotics-driven inspection are enabling utilities, power generators, and oil and gas operators to scale reliability, reduce risk, and build defensible asset records for the future.
Read MoreThe robotics honeymoon is officially over. As Physical AI moves into 2026, the focus shifts from humanoid demos to safety, edge intelligence, tactile sensing, and robots built to survive real industrial environments.
Read MoreThe FCC’s new foreign-component ban changes the game for energy utilities and oil & gas drone fleets. See why 'Made in the USA' just became your most important spec.
Read MoreExplore five real-world drone use cases transforming utility operations, including autonomous inspections and drone-in-a-box systems.
Read MoreSee how leading oil and gas operators are putting drones and robotics to work with real-world use cases from inspections, logistics, and monitoring.
Read MoreAutonomous robots are getting more independent and transforming energy operations—boosting safety, efficiency, and uptime.
Discover how industrial drone programs are using generative AI to automate inspections, enhance predictive maintenance, and transform asset monitoring.
Read MoreFrom refineries and renewables to pipelines and offshore platforms, drones, robotic, and intelligent systems drive efficiency, safety and sustainability at scale for the energy industry. On November 12, 2025, at The Ion in Houston, more than 200 leaders from energy, utilities, and robotics gathered for the Energy Drone & Robotics Coalition’s “AI & Automation in Energy” Forum to tackle industry’s most pressing question head-on: how to integrate and scale these technologies effectively.
Read MoreO&G producers Imperial Oil and Chevron are using drones and robotics to boost safety, streamline inspections, and drive efficiency.
Read MoreDiscover key insights from the Global State of Drones 2025 report on how drones are transforming energy and industrial operations through speed and efficiency.
Read More3D printing is transforming drone manufacturing by enabling rapid prototyping, customization at scale, and faster time to market. According to Kelly Knake of Impac Systems Engineering, additive manufacturing allows drone makers to produce lightweight, durable parts in metals like aluminum and titanium while reducing supply chain risks and protecting intellectual property. As the technology matures, it’s becoming a production-ready solution that gives manufacturers a strategic edge in speed, flexibility, and innovation.
Read MoreDiscover how reality capture and BIM are transforming construction and utility projects—boosting accuracy, safety, and efficiency.
Read MoreAhead of Nic Radford’s keynote at the Energy Drone & Robotics Forum, explore how Persona AI’s humanoid robots are coming to shipyards and beyond.
The Energy Drone & Robotics Forum “AI & Automation in Energy,” hosted by the Energy Drone & Robotics Coalition, will bring together the brightest minds and boldest innovators shaping how AI and automation are redefining industrial operations on November 12th in Houston, TX.
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