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Aerial Gas Leak Detection Services
Drone-based methane and VOC detection using Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) technology — delivering fast, safe, and regulatory-compliant leak surveys for pipelines, oil & gas facilities, and industrial operations across Texas and nationwide.
What Is Drone Gas Leak Detection?
Drone gas leak detection uses unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) cameras to identify and visualize methane, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and other hydrocarbon gases escaping from pipelines, equipment, and facilities.
Unlike traditional ground-based LDAR (Leak Detection and Repair) surveys, aerial OGI dramatically reduces the time and personnel required to inspect large infrastructure corridors. Our drones can survey miles of pipeline or scan an entire facility perimeter in hours — not days.
The OGI camera renders invisible gas plumes as visible clouds in real time, allowing our pilots to pinpoint leak sources with precision. All findings are geo-tagged and delivered as a comprehensive inspection report with supporting video evidence.
Why Choose Drone-Based Gas Leak Detection?
Rapid Leak Identification
OGI-equipped drones scan large pipeline corridors and facility perimeters in a fraction of the time required by ground crews, delivering same-day results.
Improved Safety
Keep personnel out of hazardous environments. Drone-based detection eliminates the need for workers to enter confined spaces or approach active leak zones.
Regulatory Compliance
Documented aerial inspections support EPA Subpart W, LDAR, and state-level methane reporting requirements with timestamped, geo-referenced data.
Actionable Data Deliverables
Receive geo-tagged leak locations, thermal overlays, and written inspection reports ready for engineering review and remediation planning.
Industries & Applications
Our aerial gas leak detection services are deployed across a wide range of energy and industrial sectors where methane emissions monitoring, LDAR compliance, and infrastructure integrity are critical priorities.
- Natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines
- Oil & gas production facilities and wellheads
- Compressor stations and metering sites
- LNG storage and processing terminals
- Refineries and petrochemical plants
- Midstream gathering systems
- Underground storage facilities
- Industrial manufacturing with gas systems
What You Receive
OGI Video Evidence
Full-resolution video of detected gas plumes with timestamps and GPS coordinates.
Geo-Tagged Leak Map
KML/shapefile deliverable showing all detected leak locations overlaid on site imagery.
Inspection Report
Written summary with leak severity classification, equipment identification, and recommended remediation actions.
Regulatory Documentation
Formatted reports compatible with EPA Subpart W, LDAR, and state agency submission requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of drone sensor is used for gas leak detection?
We deploy drones equipped with Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) cameras — the same technology used in FLIR GF-series instruments — which visualize methane, VOCs, and other hydrocarbon gases as visible plumes in real time.
How large an area can you cover in a single flight?
Coverage depends on flight altitude, wind conditions, and leak concentration thresholds. Typical pipeline surveys cover 2–5 linear miles per flight hour. We scope each project individually to ensure thorough coverage.
Do you provide quantification data along with detection?
Yes. In addition to leak location, we can provide estimated emission rates using Hi-Flow sampling integration or LDAR-compliant screening values, depending on your regulatory reporting needs.
Are your pilots FAA-certified for commercial operations?
All our pilots hold FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificates and carry appropriate waivers for operations near infrastructure, controlled airspace, and at night when required.
What states and regions do you serve?
We are based in Houston, TX and serve clients throughout Texas and nationwide. We regularly deploy to the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford Shale, Haynesville, and Gulf Coast industrial corridors.
Ready to Schedule a Gas Leak Survey?
Contact our team to discuss your project scope, site access requirements, and regulatory reporting needs. We respond within 30 minutes during business hours.