Search Back to LR Group Working together for a safer world Compliance & Inspection Drilling Asset integrity services Consulting Technology and innovation Sectors Careers News Articles Events Blogs Projects Brasil Contact us Lloyd's Register / Energy / Energy Technology and innovation / Joint industry projects / Unmanned Aircraft Systems Unmanned Aircraft Systems How is LR supporting the deployment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)? LR has an active research programme for robotics and unmanned systems, encompassing technology, design codes, policies and guidelines on safe and sustainable deployment. We see UAS as part of the unmanned systems and robotics story, which also includes underwater and ground-based systems. There is no doubt that these technologies will continue to innovate in the Marine, Offshore and Energy industry – and across the value chain companies are considering how best to leverage the opportunities. LR can support clients through this step change. We can provide the following services to support robotics deployment: A robust and consistent approach to risk management Technology Qualification Commercial advisory on: Legislative regimes Asset conditions Work cultures More information on recent projects is available here. Guidance notes for Inspection using UAS LR’s Guidance Notes provide a framework for the safe inspection of assets and ships. Download now UAS case studies Lloyd’s Register commonly deploys Unmanned Aircraft Systems for inspection. Read more about our experience and case studies. Find out more What are the benefits? UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems, also known as drones or UAVs) have the potential to enhance safety and increase efficiency by providing a platform to leverage sensor technologies, unlocking new and novel applications. UAS introduces an alternative to traditional inspection methods that require working at heights, working in hazardous areas or within confined spaces, which potentially reduces the risk of injury and fatality. There are other significant benefits too: Data collection Efficiency (time to complete) Access to size-of-device spaces Ability to integrate with software to create a closed asset management system. Elimination (or reduction) of the needs for installation shutdown and erection of scaffolding for direct human access Removes or reduces the requirements to access contaminated areas. Data output The output from UAS inspection is digitally recorded – allowing inspectors to repeat, review and revise the inspection. The data is likely to be more detailed, providing greater opportunities for analysis and insights. Get in touch For more information please complete the on-line form and we'll get back to you. Alternatively contact your nearest office. Contact us View our offices Request information Recent projects Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) case studies Floating offshore wind turbines EU FP7 Project: LEANWIND (Logistic Efficiencies And Naval architecture for Wind Installations with Novel Developments) View all Energy projects Related services Wind farm operation Lloyd's Register has a number of different services to ensure smooth operation of your wind farm. Certification of additive manufactured components We are looking for industry partners to work with in developing industry standards for additive m... Functional safety of machinery The operation of machinery can be a dangerous business. Machinery-related accidents account for n... View all Energy services Print Share Contact us Terms of use Privacy policy Feedback Follow us: Lloyd's Register and variants of it are trading names of Lloyd's Register Group Limited, its subsidiaries and affiliates. Lloyd's Register Group Services Limited (Reg. no. 6193893) is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Registered office: 71 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 4BS, UK. A member of the Lloyd's Register group. © Lloyd's Register Group Services Limited. 2016.