UAV & Aerial Intelligence Services
Chevron Africa Ltd – UAV & Aerial Intelligence Services
Chevron Africa Ltd integrates Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and AI-driven aerial analytics into infrastructure and energy project development — delivering precision, speed, and cost efficiency from planning to operation.
Surveying & Mapping
High-precision aerial mapping using LiDAR, photogrammetry, and multispectral imaging for:
- – Topographic surveys and contour generation
- – Land acquisition and boundary verification
- – Construction progress tracking and site documentation
- – Digital elevation and terrain models (DEM/DTM)
Applications: Solar PV site layout, hydro catchment design, transmission line route planning.
Inspection & Asset Monitoring
Real-time, high-resolution UAV inspections for:
- – Solar farms, hydro plants, wind turbines, and power lines
- – Bridges, roads, and industrial facilities
- – Thermal and infrared scans to detect faults and optimize performance
Tools: FLIR thermal sensors, AI-based defect detection, automated reporting dashboards.
Environmental & Agricultural Monitoring
Drone-based monitoring enhances environmental compliance and natural resource management:
- – Vegetation health (NDVI) and land-use analysis
- – Catchment and erosion monitoring
- – ESIA baseline data collection and post-construction audits
- – Forest and biodiversity surveillance
Supports: ESG compliance, reforestation tracking, carbon credit verification.
Securing Permits and Licenses
Continuous UAV support across the project lifecycle:
- – Progress tracking and volumetric analysis
- – 3D reconstruction of construction sites
- – Time-lapse documentation for clients and investors
Deliverables: Drone orthomosaics, 3D models, and Gantt-linked progress analytics.
Drone Leasing & Managed Services
Chevron Africa provides drone rental and managed UAV services for clients seeking short-term or ongoing support:
- – Trained UAV pilots certified by KCAA
- – Flexible leasing terms with analytics add-ons
- – Maintenance, calibration, and regulatory compliance included.
Training & Capacity Building
Through the Lomosi Foundation, Chevron Africa trains youth and women in:
- – UAV piloting and data analytics
- – Drone-based environmental monitoring
- – Geo-data management and remote sensing
Partners: Dominion EV, Carbon Zero Mobility, and local technical institutions.
Key UAV Partners
- ARACE DRONES
- AEROSMART DRONE SOLUTIONS