What ROAV7 does

ROAV7 is a French industrial drone-services company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Le Havre, with operations in France, Africa (Angola, South Africa), and the Middle East. The company provides drone-based data acquisition for hazardous and hard-to-reach industrial environments, spanning six core service lines: visual and thermal inspection, digital twin and 3D modeling, topographic surveying, marketing and timelapse production, gas emission monitoring, and logistics and surveillance. Its differentiated capability is operating drones in GPS-denied confined spaces (storage tanks, chimneys, offshore compartments) without requiring factory shutdowns, complemented by AI-powered defect detection, photogrammetry, thermal imaging, gas triangulation, and thickness measurement with 0.08mm accuracy across 2mm-60mm ranges.

The company sells project-based professional services to enterprise customers in petrochemicals (TotalEnergies, Eni, ExxonMobil, Chevron, LyondellBasell), steel and manufacturing (ArcelorMittal, Air Liquide, Altrad), rail (SNCF), ports (Haropa Port), and maritime/offshore. Pricing is quote-based and undisclosed, with go-to-market executed through direct enterprise field sales, appointment scheduling with advisers, and presence at industry events such as LH Pétro+Chimie. Since approximately 2024, ROAV7 has operated as a subsidiary of STAPEM Group, a maritime and offshore services conglomerate, with founder Paul Clais remaining as CEO and Chairman; the company maintains ISO 9001, ISO 45001, MASE, ABS, DNV, RINA, and Bureau Veritas certifications as regulatory prerequisites for serving these high-hazard industrial clients.

Name

ROAV7

Legal name

AWRT-AFRICA WORLD ROAV7 TECHNOLOGY

Website

https://roav7.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ROAV7 is a French drone-services firm providing inspection, digital twin, topography, gas emission, and logistics services for enterprise petrochemical, energy, maritime, infrastructure, and rail operators across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Drone Inspection Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Building Inspection Services (541350), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Drone/UAS Application Services (Spraying, Spreading, Seeding) (AFACAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Satellite/Aerial/Remote Sensing MRV (Methane plumes, land-use change) (EUAHADAL), Remote Sensing & Geospatial MRV (Satellite, Aerial, LiDAR, SAR) (EUABACAF)

Keywords

• Drone inspection services
• Industrial digital twins
• Aerial topography surveying
• Gas emission monitoring
• Confined space inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Havre

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Drone Inspection Services: Project-based drone inspection services for industrial environments including visual, thermal, and confined space inspections with detailed inspection reports
2. Digital Twin and 3D Modeling Services: Creation of digital twins and 3D models from drone-captured data for infrastructure visualization and maintenance planning
3. Topography and Surveying Services: Topographic surveys, 3D modeling, and volumetric measurements for construction, mining, and infrastructure projects
4. Gas Emission Control Services: Quantification and monitoring of industrial emissions including methane, CO2, NOx, SO2 detection and reporting
5. Marketing and Timelapse Services: HSE films, corporate films, and timelapse videos for construction documentation and project marketing
6. Logistics and Surveillance Services: Offshore logistics by drone, cargo transport solutions, and security monitoring services for industrial platforms

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ROAV7 provides drone-based data acquisition and processing services for industrial environments, delivering visual and thermal inspections, digital twin creation, topographic surveying, gas emission monitoring, and logistics/surveillance solutions. The company serves petrochemical, energy, infrastructure, maritime, rail, and construction sectors with project-based inspections that can be performed without halting plant operations. Its services combine specialized drone hardware (including GPS-denied confined-space drones) with AI-powered defect detection software and proprietary photogrammetry pipelines.

Product overview

ROAV7 is a French drone services company offering a portfolio of six core industrial inspection and data acquisition services: drone-based visual and thermal inspection, digital twins/3D modeling, topographic surveying, marketing/timelaspe production, gas emission control, and logistics/surveillance. The services are delivered using specialized drones equipped with various sensors (thermal imaging, 360° cameras, HD cameras, gas sensors) and supported by AI-powered processing software for automated defect detection. Deliverables include inspection reports, high-definition photos, orthomosaics, 3D models, point clouds, and gas emission reports. The company operates across petrochemical, energy, infrastructure, construction, maritime, and rail industries with operations in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drone Inspection (Inspection par drone) Drone-based visual and thermal inspection service for industrial environments including petrochemicals, energy, infrastructure, maritime, and rail sectors. Capabilities include internal and external inspections of storage tanks, chimneys, confined spaces, offshore platforms (FPSOs, FSRUs), and high-rise steel structures, with thickness measurement capabilities ranging from 2mm to 60mm at 0.08mm accuracy.
• Digital Twins (Jumeaux numériques) Creation of precise 3D models and digital twins of equipment or entire industrial sites using drone and handheld photography via photogrammetry. Enables point cloud generation, 360° visualization, virtual tours, and integration with CMMS systems for maintenance preparation, structural modifications, and remote team training.
• Topography (Topographie) Drone-based topographic surveying service for mines, quarries, and construction sites. Delivers digital terrain models, cutting plans, stock cubing, 3D modeling, and volumetric measurements from aerial photographs using various sensors for land analysis and inventory management.
• Gas Emission Control (Contrôle émissions de gaz) Quantification and monitoring of industrial gas emissions using drone-mounted sensors. Capabilities include gas mapping (CH4, CO2, NOx, SO2, NO2, NO), leak detection via triangulation, emission origin studies, and VOC presence reporting using real-time monitoring technology with wind direction/speed and drone telemetry.
• Marketing and Timelapse Production of HSE films, corporate films, and timelapse videos for construction site supervision and project documentation. Includes site supervision, surveillance, technical films, and safety reception area videos for employee training and Prevention Plan support.
• Logistics and Surveillance (Logistique, surveillance) Specialized logistics and monitoring services using autonomous drones, cargo drones (up to 1 tonne capacity over 1000km), and VTOL-capable UAVs (100km range). Includes offshore load transport, heavy cargo delivery, hydrocarbon spill monitoring, security surveillance, and technology watch for industrial platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• No factory shutdown required for inspections
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• STAPEM GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTAPEM Group acquired ROAV7 as part of its growth strategy, expanding its service offerings in the maritime and offshore sectors. ROAV7, led by shareholder and director Paul Clais, maintains operations while integrating with STAPEM's historical activities to create synergies. STAPEM CEO Jean-Marc Gerber stated this expansion is an important milestone for providing superior services in maritime and offshore sectors.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cyberhawk: UK-headquartered drone inspection company focused on oil & gas, utilities and industrial assets — a near-identical service offering and customer base to ROAV7 (FPSOs, storage tanks, flare stacks) and historically the reference point for industrial drone inspection services globally.
• Aerodyne Group: Malaysia-based drone enterprise solutions provider serving oil & gas, power, telecoms and infrastructure with inspection, surveying and AI analytics — closely comparable to ROAV7 in terms of vertical breadth, AI-driven defect detection and enterprise sales motion.
• Above (formerly Aerial Analytics): Industrial drone inspection provider for utilities, oil & gas and renewables with AI-driven asset inspection and digital twin outputs — directly comparable to ROAV7's combination of drone data capture, AI defect detection and digital twin deliverables.
• Perceptual Robotics: UK company specializing in autonomous drone inspection of wind turbines and industrial assets, with AI-powered defect detection — directly comparable to ROAV7's renewable energy inspection use case and proprietary AI defect-detection stack.

Emerging players

• FlyPix AI: AI-driven aerial inspection analytics platform for agriculture, infrastructure and environmental monitoring — comparable to ROAV7 on the AI defect-detection and geospatial analytics layer, though with broader sector focus and smaller enterprise footprint.
• Delair: French drone manufacturer and service provider for industrial and defense applications — comparable to ROAV7 on geography, hardware stack and industrial customer base, and a likely competitor for French and European tenders.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC (testing, inspection, certification) major with an industrial inspection portfolio that increasingly bundles drone-based services — comparable to ROAV7 because it competes for the same enterprise inspection budget and is itself an ROAV7 certification partner.
• DNV: Maritime and energy classification/assurance society now offering drone-enabled inspection and digital twin services for offshore and industrial assets — competes with ROAV7 for the same oil & gas and maritime wallet at much greater scale.
• ABS (American Bureau of Shipping): Maritime classification society offering asset integrity and inspection services including drone-based surveys for offshore structures — overlaps directly with ROAV7's FPSO/platform inspection offering and competes for the same offshore operating expense budgets.
• RINA: Italian classification and engineering consultancy with industrial and maritime inspection services — comparable to ROAV7's certified industrial inspection offering, particularly in Southern European offshore and energy markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCDATFzOqGhu608hKmOPVv_g
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/roav7
• Xx.com/roav71

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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