UAVs can cover large swathes of land quickly, collecting the data necessary for right-of-way and route planning. As the oil and gas industry grows, it becomes more complex to plan routes that limit environmental impact — while also avoiding any existing pipelines. UAVs can provide a fast, cost-effective solution.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-uavs-are-changing-the-oil-and-gas-industry