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BP conducted pilot testing of UAS technology in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, to enhance pipeline inspection and safety. Equipped with high-resolution cameras, the Aeryon Scout provides visual inspections of equipment, helping crews assess and respond to maintenance needs. The small rotor-wing aircraft is flown from a hand-held tablet computer.
BP Alaska conducted the trials in cooperation with the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) in Fall 2012.Source: YouTube