Drone Inspections for the Steel Manufacturing Industry

In the steel industry, efficiency, safety, and operational uptime are non-negotiable. That’s why Birdseye’s drone inspection services are purpose-built to help steel mills and metal fabrication plants perform faster, safer, and more cost-effective inspections of critical infrastructure. 

What Makes Birdseye Ideal for Steel Plants?

Asset Inspections in Warm Industrial Environments

Our industrial drones are built to perform reliably in demanding environments with temperatures up to 40°C—ideal for inspections in areas such as reheat furnaces, casting facilities, and other warm zones within steel manufacturing plants. While not suited for extreme high-heat zones like active blast furnaces or molten ladles, Birdseye drones offer a safe and efficient solution for a wide range of moderately heated industrial settings.

Detailed Visual & Thermal Data

Capture high-resolution images and thermal signatures to monitor heat loss, identify equipment fatigue, and catch surface anomalies like spalling, delamination, or scale buildup.

Hard-to-Reach Areas? No Problem.

Whether it's the superstructure of a furnace, tall smokestacks, or roof trusses over production lines, Birdseye’s drones access elevated, narrow, and dangerous locations—without scaffolding or shutdowns.

Applications of Drone Inspections in Steel Production

Birdseye drone services are ideal for inspecting:

We support both routine maintenance and emergency inspections, with quick deployment available nationwide. 

Built for Compliance-Critical Environments
Birdseye helps steel manufacturers meet operational and regulatory demands, with drone inspections aligned to:
  • API 570 / 653 and ASME visual inspection requirements
  • API 570 (Piping Systems)
  • OSHA and site-specific safety protocols
  • Internal predictive maintenance and risk-based inspection (RBI) strategies.
  • Our reports are formatted for easy hand-off to engineers, facility managers, or regulatory bodies.
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Reduce Downtime. Extend Asset Life. Optimize Cost.
Drone inspections for the steel industry aren’t just about seeing more—they’re about spending less:
  • Cut inspection costs by up to 60%
  • Avoid unplanned downtime with early fault detection
  • Extend asset lifecycles with better predictive maintenance
  • Increase safety compliance by reducing human exposure
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Your Aerial Advantage Starts with Birdseye

Every steel plant has complex infrastructure. With Birdseye’s drone inspections, you gain: 

Fast deployment & real-time inspection feedback

Cloud-accessible reports with visual overlays

Digital twins and 3D modelling for long-term monitoring

AI-driven insights for corrosion, fatigue, and misalignment

Schedule a Drone Inspection for Your Steel Facility Today

Whether you’re managing a large steel plant, foundry, or processing facility, Birdseye’s inspections bring clarity, speed, and safety to your maintenance strategy.