Course Details
This 5-day practical training program equips oil and gas professionals with the knowledge and hands-on skills to deploy drone (UAV) technology safely and effectively in exploration, inspection, monitoring, and emergency response operations. Participants will learn drone flight fundamentals, regulatory compliance, data acquisition techniques, and how to analyze aerial imagery and sensor data for asset management, safety, and environmental applications across upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors.
DATE | VENUE | FEE |
18 - 22 Jan 2026 | Jubail, Saudi Arabia | $ 4500 |
This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:
- Inspection & Maintenance Engineers
- Asset Integrity & HSE Professionals
- Field Technicians and UAV Operators
- Operations Supervisors & Facility Managers
- GIS Analysts and Environmental Engineers
- Emergency Response Coordinators
- Digital Transformation or Technology Leads in Energy
- Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
- Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
- Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
- Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
- Understand the principles of drone operations and applicable regulations in oil & gas environments.
- Plan and execute drone missions for inspection, surveillance, and environmental monitoring.
- Interpret data collected through drones, including thermal imagery, LiDAR, and photogrammetry.
- Apply drone technology for pipeline, flare stack, offshore platform, and refinery inspections.
- Enhance safety, reduce inspection downtime, and optimize operational efficiency using UAVs.
DAY 1
Introduction to Drone Technology in Oil & Gas
- Welcome and introduction
- Pre-test
- Overview of UAV Systems and Components
- Types of drones (fixed-wing, multi-rotor)
- Payloads: RGB, thermal, LiDAR, gas sensors
- Use Cases in Oil & Gas
- Inspection, surveillance, leak detection, environmental monitoring
- Regulatory and Safety Considerations
- Local/international drone laws (FAA, EASA, CAA, etc.)
- Site access, no-fly zones, risk mitigation
- Demonstration: UAV pre-flight checks and basic controls
DAY 2
Flight Operations and Mission Planning
- Drone Flight Theory and Simulation
- Aerodynamics, flight modes, weather impact
- Mission Planning Tools
- Flight planning software (e.g., DJI Pilot, Pix4D, DroneDeploy)
- Hands-On Training:
- Simulated missions using mission planning apps
- Indoor drone flight practice or flight simulator
DAY 3
Industrial Applications – Inspections and Monitoring
- Infrastructure Inspection Techniques
- Flare stacks, tanks, pipelines, offshore platforms
- Asset integrity assessment using high-resolution imagery
- Environmental and Emissions Monitoring
- Methane detection, spill surveillance, vegetation health
- Hands-On Field Exercise:
- Simulated drone inspection of tank farm or pipeline segment
- Capturing and reviewing high-quality visual and thermal data
DAY 4
Data Processing, Analysis, and Reporting
- Post-Processing of Drone Data
- Photogrammetry, 3D modeling, point cloud generation
- Software tools (Pix4D, DroneDeploy, QGIS, etc.)
- Thermal and Multispectral Data Interpretation
- Deliverables for Decision-Making
- Reporting, mapping, asset health scoring
- Lab Session:
- Process drone imagery to produce inspection report and anomaly map
DAY 5
Advanced Use Cases, Compliance, and Integration
- Advanced Operations
- BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight), swarming, offshore flight challenges
- Emergency Response and Disaster Assessment
- Using drones for real-time situational awareness
- Data Integration into Digital Platforms
- SCADA, GIS, digital twins, asset management systems
- Final Flight Simulation or Real-World Mission
- Multi-objective flight (e.g., inspection + mapping)
- Post-test
- Certificate ceremony
Course Code
OGM-126
Start date
2026-01-18
End date
2026-01-22
Duration
5 days
Fees
$ 4500
Category
Oil and Gas Management
City
Jubail, Saudi Arabia
Language
English
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