Aerial Robotix

What Aerial Robotix does

Aerial Robotix UAV Services Ltd is a Lagos-headquartered, 100% indigenous Nigerian drone services company founded in 2016 that provides BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) surveillance, asset integrity inspection, aerial surveying, and environmental monitoring to enterprise clients across West Africa, with the bulk of operations concentrated in Nigeria. The company operates a heterogeneous fleet of specialized drones — DJI M300 RTK for offshore inspections, Elios 2 for confined-space operations, and Tekever AR3 for long-range BVLOS missions — equipped with thermal infrared, OGI (Optical Gas Imaging), LiDAR, photogrammetry, and multispectral sensor payloads. Its technical edge is grounded in a published BVLOS deconfliction model, 5,000+ flight hours and 390,000 km flown with zero airprox incidents, and certification under the Nigerian Remote Operator Certificate (ROC) issued by the NCAA.

The business model is straightforward B2B enterprise services: customized project-based delivery with no public pricing tiers, supported by a multi-step consultation process and a small direct sales motion. Revenue is generated across four service pillars — BVLOS Surveillance, Asset Integrity Inspection, Aerial Survey, and Environmental Monitoring — augmented by sub-services including indoor drone inspections, 360° aerial imaging, LiDAR scanning, multi-spectral imaging, thermal inspections, 3D city modeling, and Support & Training. Go-to-market is industry-verticalized across Energy & Natural Resources (primary), Defense/Aerospace/Government (primary), Construction & Infrastructure, and Advanced Manufacturing, with named enterprise engagements including ExxonMobil Nigeria, a Major IOC FPSO, an undisclosed BVLOS Client X, Mota-Engil, and the Nigerian Armed Forces.

The company is privately held, founder-controlled, with no disclosed subsidiaries, no parent company, no external funding rounds, and no M&A history. Its competitive moat is built on regulatory certification, operational flight-hour experience in complex Niger Delta airspace, and a Core technology partnership with Tekever for long-range BVLOS capability. Marketing is multi-channel: a consultation-driven website, LinkedIn and Facebook presence, white paper publication, case study library, and community-driven sponsorship (2024 NRLA Championship).

Name

Aerial Robotix

Legal name

Aerial Robotix UAV Services Ltd

Website

https://aerial-robotix.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aerial Robotix is a Lagos-based Nigerian drone services company, founded in 2016, providing BVLOS surveillance, asset integrity inspection, aerial surveying, and environmental monitoring to enterprise clients in West Africa's energy, defense, construction, and manufacturing sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Drone Services

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerial Robotics (Drones & UAV Autonomy) (HDAAAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

UAS Ground Control Stations (GCS) & Remote Operations Infrastructure (IMABAIAL)

Keywords

• Drone inspection services
• BVLOS surveillance
• Aerial surveying mapping
• Environmental monitoring
• Asset integrity inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

Lagos

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Drone Inspection Services: Professional drone-based inspection services for oil & gas assets including flare stacks, tanks, vessels, pipelines, and offshore platforms. Delivers visual, thermal, and ultrasonic data without production shutdowns.
2. BVLOS Surveillance Services: Long-range beyond visual line of sight surveillance for pipeline monitoring, infrastructure protection, and asset monitoring across wide areas in Niger Delta and beyond.
3. Aerial Surveying and Mapping: High-precision aerial surveying using LiDAR, photogrammetry, and multispectral sensors for mapping, 3D terrain models, orthomosaics, and engineering projects.
4. Environmental Monitoring: Gas leak detection using OGI technology and environmental compliance monitoring for methane and fugitive emissions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aerial Robotix provides drone-based aerial intelligence services in West Africa, centered on four core offerings: BVLOS Surveillance (long-range monitoring of pipelines and critical assets up to 500km), Asset Integrity Inspection (visual, thermal, and ultrasonic inspection of flare stacks, tanks, vessels, and offshore platforms without shutdowns), Aerial Survey (LiDAR and photogrammetry-based mapping for engineering projects), and Environmental Monitoring (OGI-based fugitive emission and methane detection). Supporting capabilities include confined-space indoor drone inspections using Elios 2 and 360° aerial imaging.

Product overview

Aerial Robotix provides a comprehensive portfolio of drone-based services across West Africa, centered on four core offerings: BVLOS Surveillance (long-range monitoring up to 500km), Asset Integrity Inspection (visual, thermal, and ultrasonic), Aerial Survey (LiDAR and photogrammetry), and Environmental Monitoring (OGI and sensor payloads). These core services are supported by sub-service capabilities including indoor/confined-space inspections, 360° aerial imaging, photogrammetry, LiDAR scanning, multi-spectral imaging, thermal inspections, 3D city modeling, and training support. The company operates using specialized drones including the DJI M300 RTK for offshore inspections, the Elios 2 for confined space operations, and the Tekever AR3 for long-range BVLOS missions. The service architecture is organized by industry verticals (Energy & Natural Resources, Defense/Aerospace/Government, Construction, Advanced Manufacturing) with each engagement following a structured methodology: Discovery, Planning, Execution, and Delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BVLOS Surveillance Beyond Visual Line of Sight drone surveillance enabling wide-area monitoring of pipelines, infrastructure, and critical assets up to 500km away with real-time streaming of actionable intelligence. Targeted at energy operators, defense agencies, and government clients requiring persistent situational awareness over remote areas.
• Asset Integrity Inspection Advanced aerial inspections of flare stacks, powerlines, tanks, vessels, and pipelines providing high-resolution visual, thermal, and ultrasonic data without operational shutdowns. Serves oil and gas, energy, and manufacturing operators needing structural and thermal anomaly detection.
• Aerial Survey High-precision aerial surveying using drones equipped with LiDAR, imaging, and analytics for mapping, engineering, and planning projects with survey-grade accuracy. Delivers orthomosaics, 3D terrain models, and topographic datasets for construction, infrastructure, and mining clients.
• Environmental Monitoring Detection of fugitive emissions, methane monitoring, and environmental compliance using OGI and real-time sensor payloads to protect people, assets, and reputation. Serves oil and gas operators needing continuous emissions monitoring and ESG/compliance reporting.
• Indoor Drone Inspections Confined-space drone inspections for tanks, silos, and hard-to-reach interiors delivering precise visual, thermal, and ultrasonic testing data without scaffolding or human exposure. Targeted at oil and gas operators with FPSOs, refineries, and storage facilities.
• 360° Aerial Imaging & Video Immersive aerial and ground video services for documentation, progress tracking, and promotional use with 4K and 360° capabilities. Serves enterprises needing high-quality visual content for project reporting and marketing.
• Support & Training Drone training and operational support services for developing local workforce capabilities and technical expertise in UAV operations. Offered to clients and partners seeking to build in-house drone capability.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~85% reduction in inspection time for offshore flare stack inspections
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Nigeria Rugby League Association (NRLA)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Aerial Robotix serves as main sponsor of the 2024 NRLA Championship. The league is named 'Aerial Robotix NRLA Championship 2024' featuring competitions across southern and northern Nigeria in men's, women's, and under-19s divisions. Demonstrates commitment to supporting local sports and community initiatives.
• TekevercoreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2022Tekever provides AR3 UAV platform for Aerial Robotix's environmental monitoring operations in Nigeria's oil and gas sector. AR3 conducts 6-hour flight missions at up to 85km range, covering 30,000+ km2 with live imagery via ATLAS software. Since late 2022, AR3 has flown 500+ hours covering 41,000+ km and detected 400+ POIs. Partnership includes local operator training and career opportunities.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Tekever: Tekever is both Aerial Robotix's technology partner (AR3 platform) and a competing drone-services provider in defense, security, and environmental monitoring across Europe and emerging markets, with overlapping UAS-based surveillance capabilities.
• Percepto: Percepto offers autonomous drone-in-a-box inspection for industrial sites including oil & gas and utilities; it competes for the same end-customer wallet as Aerial Robotix but with a recurring, on-site autonomous model rather than project-based flying.
• Flyability: Flyability manufactures the Elios 2 confined-space drone that Aerial Robotix uses for indoor inspections, and also offers inspection services through partners; the company competes for the same FPSO, tank, and silo inspection engagements.

Direct peers

• Sky-Futures (Mears Group): Sky-Futures was a pioneer in drone inspection for oil & gas and was acquired by Mears Group; it is one of the most direct global comparables to Aerial Robotix's BVLOS pipeline and offshore asset inspection services.
• Cyberhawk (iRed): Cyberhawk is a direct competitor in drone-based inspection and surveying for the global oil & gas sector, serving IOCs and energy majors with visual, thermal, and LiDAR inspection services — the same service bundle Aerial Robotix offers to ExxonMobil and IOC clients.
• Sharper Shape: Sharper Shape provides drone-based inspection and surveillance for utilities and critical infrastructure, including BVLOS linear-asset monitoring — directly comparable to Aerial Robotix's BVLOS pipeline and powerline surveillance work.
• AgEagle / Measure (now part of AgEagle Aerial Systems): Measure (now part of AgEagle) is a US drone-services company providing inspection, surveying, and BVLOS operations for industrial clients — directly comparable in service model and customer base to Aerial Robotix.

Broad incumbents

• Skydio: Skydio is a leading US autonomous drone manufacturer serving defense, public safety, and infrastructure inspection; its autonomy stack and BVLOS positioning overlap with the long-range BVLOS mission profile Aerial Robotix delivers.
• Terra Drone: Terra Drone is a large, globally diversified drone-services platform with operations across oil & gas, mining, infrastructure, and surveying — a broader incumbent whose industrial inspection portfolio overlaps significantly with Aerial Robotix's offerings.
• DJI Enterprise: DJI is the dominant global drone hardware manufacturer whose M300 RTK platform Aerial Robotix uses; its enterprise division also offers end-to-end inspection solutions and ecosystem that competes for the same industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/aerialrobotixuav
• LinkedInng.linkedin.com/company/aerial-robotix-uav-services-ltd

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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