Airspection, a Glasgow, a startup focused on autonomous drone inspections, has raised £300,000 in funding from STAC. The funding will support operational expansion and further development of its technology.
The Scottish-based startup has developed an autonomous drone that uses wind energy to operate in extreme weather conditions, enabling it to hover over offshore wind turbines and carry out structural inspection and maintenance surveys. This approach reduces the need for engineers to work in hazardous environments and lowers the time and cost associated with large-scale inspections.
The technology is also applicable to other areas of infrastructure, including power lines, railway networks, and coastal assets. It can be deployed following severe weather events to support faster damage assessment and recovery.
Founded by Director Matthew McLean, Airspection has completed STAC’s 18-month accelerator programme. It has also established its headquarters at thebeyond, STAC’s 22,000 sq ft technology hub at Skypark in Glasgow.
