What Skeye B.v. does

Skeye B.v. is a Netherlands-headquartered drone services company founded in 2013 (rebranded from Terra Drone Europe back to Skeye in June 2022) that provides drone-based geographic data acquisition, industrial inspections, and aerial imagery services to enterprise customers across the energy, infrastructure, surveying, and conservation sectors. The company operates a platform-plus-services model centered on Drone-in-a-Box (DIAB) automated stations and the Skeye Remote Flight Centre, a 24/7 manned operations hub in Heinenoord with triple-redundant connectivity and certified cybersecurity that supervises BVLOS missions remotely. Its technology stack combines LiDAR, photogrammetry, thermal imaging, multi-gas emission sensors, onboard radar magnetometer systems, and ultrasonic non-destructive testing, all processed through proprietary data infrastructure (DJI FlightHub 2 deployed on Skeye's own servers) and an AI-driven defect detection platform. Skeye holds the Light Unmanned Certificate (LUC) from CAA-NL — the first Dutch company to do so — enabling self-approval of BVLOS operations across all 31 EASA member states.

The company generates revenue through professional services contracts (project-based drone inspections, surveys, and emission monitoring) and through recurring BVLOS remote operations delivered via DIAB systems installed at client sites. Its primary segment is Oil & Gas Operators, with anchor engagements including Shell Rotterdam refineries (1,000+ DIAB flights per month), offshore FPSO/TLP inspections in Angola, and offshore North Sea surveys. Secondary segments include engineering and surveying firms, environmental and conservation organizations, and port and maritime infrastructure operators. Skeye operates four offices across the Netherlands, the United Kingdom (Sittingbourne and Aberdeen), and Romania, and is supported by a global partner network enabling service delivery across 13+ countries including Guyana, Angola, and multiple European jurisdictions. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 45001, VCA, CHAS, Achilles, EASA, and Cyber Essentials certifications, and delivers inspection reports conforming to API-653 and EEMUA-159 standards.

Name

Skeye B.v.

Legal name

Skeye BV

Website

https://skeye.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Skeye B.v. is a Netherlands-based drone services company providing automated BVLOS industrial inspections, aerial surveys, LiDAR mapping, and emission monitoring to enterprise customers in oil & gas, energy, infrastructure, and conservation sectors across Europe and offshore.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drone Inspection & Survey Services

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (54137), Building Inspection Services (54135), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136)

akta.pro primary industry

Remote Sensing & Earth Observation Analytics (Satellite/UAV/LiDAR, Image Processing) (EUAHAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Remote Sensing & Geospatial Vision (satellite/drone imagery) (HDAAAEAL), Satellite/Aerial/Remote Sensing MRV (Methane plumes, land-use change) (EUAHADAL)

Keywords

• Drone inspection services
• Aerial surveying
• Bvlos drone operations
• Lidar mapping
• Emission monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Heinenoord

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Drone Inspection Services: Professional drone inspection services for offshore platforms, FPSOs, flare stacks, cranes, and industrial facilities. Includes visual, thermal, and ultrasonic testing inspections with certified reporting conforming to industry standards (API-653, EEMUA-159).
2. Aerial Survey and Mapping Services: Geographic data acquisition services including photogrammetric surveys, LiDAR mapping, 3D modeling, magnetometer surveys, and environmental monitoring. Delivered as survey-grade data products with accuracy verification.
3. Remote BVLOS Operations (Drone-in-a-Box): Recurring BVLOS drone operations using automated DIAB systems, remotely supervised from Skeye Remote Flight Centre. Supports 1000+ flights per month across client sites including Shell refineries. Provides emission monitoring, thermal inspections, and asset monitoring as ongoing operational services.
4. Emission Monitoring and Quantification: Drone-based emission detection and measurement services using multi-gas sensors. Includes data processing through secure cloud platform for 3D plume visualizations and compliance documentation using RDM and mass-balance analysis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Skeye provides drone-based geographic data acquisition, industrial inspection, and high-resolution aerial imagery services using both automated (Drone-in-a-Box / BVLOS) and manual UAV operations. The company delivers survey-grade LiDAR, photogrammetric, magnetometer, thermal, ultrasonic, and multi-gas emission data products to enterprise clients, supported by a 24/7 Remote Flight Centre and recurring managed-service contracts.

Product overview

Skeye is a drone services company providing comprehensive solutions for geographic data acquisition, industrial inspections, and high-resolution aerial imagery. The company operates a platform-plus-services model centered on Drone in a Box (DIAB) technology and the Skeye Remote Flight Centre for 24/7 BVLOS remote operations. The service portfolio spans survey offerings (Photogrammetric Surveys, LiDAR Surveys, 3D Visualisation and Modelling, Magnetometer Surveys, Environmental Management, Stockpile Volume Calculations), inspection services (Visual Outdoor Inspection, Visual Indoor Inspection, Thermal Inspection, 3D Asset Modelling), and specialized Emission Monitoring and Quantification. The DIAB systems enable automated, remotely supervised missions while the Remote Flight Centre provides centralized control and oversight. The company combines extensive drone operation experience with data processing expertise to deliver actionable intelligence for asset management and environmental monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drone in a Box (DIAB) Automated, weather-rated (IP55/56) drone stations deployed at client sites for 24/7 BVLOS operations, with ~25-27 minute turnaround for recharging, integrated health checks, and remote management capabilities supporting 'rounds by exception' inspection programs.
• Skeye Remote Flight Centre (SRFC) Centralized 24/7 operations hub in Heinenoord, Netherlands, staffed in three shifts and featuring triple-redundant connectivity, redundant power with failover, double internet backup, and certified cybersecurity procedures for planning, executing, and supervising BVLOS missions remotely.
• BVLOS Remote Operations Recurring Beyond Visual Line of Sight drone operations service executed from the Remote Flight Centre via DIAB stations, supporting remote operator rounds, emission monitoring, inspections, thermal imaging, volume calculations, 3D visualization and mapping, and asset monitoring for enterprise clients.
• Photogrammetric Surveys Aerial photography service using latest drone and camera technology with geometrically calibrated cameras, capturing overlapping imagery from pre-programmed or manual flights to produce single overview images and 3D models, processed with GPS control to known accuracy levels (4mm average Z accuracy with 5mm standard deviation).
• LiDAR Surveys UAV LiDAR service providing survey-grade 3D point clouds with vegetation penetration to expose ground levels, intensity-based point cloud classification, and high-density terrain representation for engineering and environmental projects.
• 3D Visualisation and Modelling High-quality 3D models created using drones and photogrammetry, ranging from simple 3D topographic maps to detailed models of cities, buildings, bridges, and structures, with low-altitude flights capturing structures from every angle including underneath overhanging sections.
• Magnetometer Surveys Aerial magnetometer surveys using an onboard radar system that maintains consistent flight height above ground over water, uneven land, and sand dune environments, with steady data stream capture for sub-surface detection.
• Environmental Management Drone-based environmental monitoring covering coastal surveys, habitat monitoring, vegetation mapping (NDVI), flood monitoring, animal counting (including thermal seal pup counts), cliff stability monitoring, and coastal sea defence inspection.
• Stockpile Volume Calculations Volumetric analysis and stockpile measurements using aerial photogrammetry or LiDAR, producing high-resolution survey maps with sub-1cm ground sampling distance and centimeter-accuracy Digital Surface Models for stockpile volume calculations.
• Visual Outdoor Inspection Cost-efficient outdoor drone inspection service for asset maintenance optimization, ranging from picture/video defect reports to extensive reports with 3D models and experienced inspector analysis, eliminating working-at-height requirements and reducing downtime.
• Visual Indoor Inspection Indoor inspection service using drone technology for wall thickness measurement and non-destructive testing (NDT), including ultrasonic testing (UT) for tall objects without rope access, blaster for eliminating soft rust, liquid penetrant application, cloud-based 3D model sharing, and certified inspection reports conforming to API-653 and EEMUA-159 standards.
• Thermal Inspection Non-destructive thermographic drone inspection detecting and measuring temperature differences to reveal asset deterioration, capturing full visual and thermal orthomosaic views to enable precise anomaly location identification and auditing.
• 3D Asset Modelling

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero accidents in Angola offshore inspection campaign
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SGS InspectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSGS Inspection partnered with Skeye for offshore inspection campaign of FPSOs and TLPs in Angola. SGS provides inspection coordination and quality assurance services while Skeye delivers drone-based aerial inspections.
• KotugcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkeye and Kotug collaborated on Guyana offshore drone line transfer operation demonstration between production platform and support vessel near FPSO, showcasing drone-based logistics for offshore environments.
• Deep (Sister Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeep, Skeye's sister company, performed hydrographic surveys using multi-beam side scan sonar for combined above and below water survey projects such as sea cable landings and breakwater health scans.
• CDR and van der Meer ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative for Breakwater Health Scan combining above water drone surveys with marine engineering expertise and detailed health assessment reporting.
• Newcastle University and Oxford UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration for seal pup counting using drone-based thermal imaging, working with Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) and National Trust rangers.
• Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration for wildlife monitoring using thermal drone imagery for seal pup population studies.
• Global Partner NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSkeye collaborates with a global partner network for drone services delivery, enabling local knowledge and operational support across different countries and territories while maintaining consistent service standards.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hexagon AB: Swedish geospatial measurement and technology company with broad portfolio including aerial survey, LiDAR, and asset management. Provides overlapping capabilities to Skeye as part of a much wider industrial software and hardware offering.
• Trimble: US-based geospatial technology company providing surveying, mapping, and asset management solutions. Competes with Skeye in survey-grade aerial data and 3D modelling, but as a much larger diversified technology vendor.

Emerging players

• senseFly (Parrot): Swiss fixed-wing drone manufacturer (Parrot subsidiary) focused on surveying, mining, and agricultural mapping. Competes with Skeye in survey applications and serves some overlapping end markets.
• Wingtra: Swiss VTOL drone manufacturer focused on surveying and mapping applications. Overlaps with Skeye in aerial survey customers and use cases, particularly for mining, construction, and environmental monitoring.

Direct peers

• Terra Drone: Japanese-headquartered global drone services provider that was Skeye's previous parent (Terra Drone Europe). Operates industrial inspection and surveying drone services worldwide, making it a direct peer in both service offering and historical corporate lineage.
• PrecisionHawk: US-based commercial drone and data analytics company serving energy, agriculture, and infrastructure. Comparable in combining drone data acquisition with software-based analytics, though with a US-centric footprint.
• Cyberhawk Innovations: UK-based drone inspection company serving oil & gas, utilities, and infrastructure operators. Closest direct competitor to Skeye in BVLOS industrial inspection, with overlapping customers in Shell, BP, and other energy majors.
• Aerodyne Group: Malaysian-based drone enterprise solutions provider with strong presence in oil & gas, power, and infrastructure inspection across APAC, Middle East, and Americas. Similar BVLOS and asset management service offering to Skeye.
• Sky-Futures: UK-based drone inspection company specialising in oil & gas, power, and renewables. Direct competitor in industrial drone inspection, particularly in offshore and hard-to-reach asset inspection.
• Percepto: Israeli autonomous drone-in-a-box vendor with strong AI analytics for industrial site monitoring. Competes with Skeye in automated BVLOS inspection, particularly for power plants, mining, and oil & gas customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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