Aker Solutions has installed an autonomous drone system on Aker BP’s Edvard Grieg platform in the North Sea, enabling frequent remote inspections from shore. The company completed the first offshore beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operation, piloted from its onshore control center in Stavanger.

The drone, equipped with autonomous navigation and advanced sensors, collects high-resolution imagery and data during inspection rounds.

The system includes a drone docking station, supporting infrastructure, software systems, an onshore control room, airspace and AIS monitoring, two-way communication with aviation management, and platform leadership.