We are fully committed to upholding the highest standards of quality, environmental protection, and safety, always acting in the best interest of both our team and our clients.
This drives us to constantly research, develop, and implement innovations to enhance the services we provide.
NETF DRONE stands for reliable and cost-effective solutions for large-scale, high-risk, and complex surveys and inspections.
Confined spaces
We revolutionize surveys and inspections in confined spaces: safety, precision, and detailed 3D models to optimize asset management.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Tel. : +39 388 10 79 439
E- mail: info.it@netf.eu
Offices:
Via Monte Napoleone 8, 20121 Milan - Italy
Via De Virgilii 2, 66100 Chieti - Italy
Technological division of NETF Milano Srls,
registered in the “UAS Operator List” pursuant to Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 947/2019 on the d-Flight portal.
From accurate data collection to the decision-making phase, our expertise and use of specialized drones enhance our operational capacity, enabling us to perform advanced inspections in extremely complex and inaccessible environments, such as confined spaces and hostile settings. This approach drastically reduces personnel exposure to risky situations, increasing both safety and operational efficiency.
We successfully operate in the energy, chemical, Oil & Gas, and industrial sectors, as well as in the maintenance of critical infrastructure.
We use next-generation RGB (Red, Green, Blue) and radiometric thermal sensors to accurately detect all types of anomalies. The integration with LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology enables the generation of high-density point clouds, providing a detailed and reliable 3D representation—ideal for high-level technical analysis.
All detected and analyzed anomalies are available both on our cloud platform and in PDF report format, with the ability to accurately measure dimensions, surfaces, volumes, and other key parameters for technical analysis and intervention planning. This allows for the early detection of cracks, corrosion, water infiltration, and other signs of deterioration, which are essential for targeted and effective maintenance.
In confined and hostile environments, where access is limited or risky, LiDAR-based surveys represent the most advanced and safe solution for obtaining high-precision 3D data. By performing indoor drone flights, we carry out complete laser scans in total safety—even in conditions of total darkness, dust, humidity, or complex structures.
This methodology is applied in a wide range of contexts, such as power generation plants, industrial facilities, underground infrastructures, and chemical plants, where it is essential to accurately document the internal geometry of spaces that are inaccessible to humans.
The scan generates a high-density, georeferenced point cloud that provides a detailed representation of the surveyed environment’s geometry.
This output forms the foundation for 2D/3D CAD modeling, GIS platform integration, and the creation of BIM models, enabling spatial analysis, technical design, asset digitalization, and intelligent infrastructure management.
Thanks to the georeferencing of the point cloud, the acquired data can be integrated with external surveys, existing floor plans, or future projects, ensuring metric consistency and full interoperability with major technical software.
LiDAR surveys also allow for the detection of deformations, interferences, detachments, obstructions, and other critical conditions, providing objective, measurable information for every subsequent operational phase.
Survey of a Culverted Section
In this video, we showcase the operational phases of a survey inside a culverted section, carried out using LiDAR technology and specialized drones for confined environments.
From on-site scanning to 3D modeling, we ensure accurate data and an efficient workflow, without exposing personnel to risk.
The integration of LiDAR surveying and digital analysis provides a detailed representation of the asset, enabling hydraulic studies and the planning of maintenance activities.
Internal Inspection of a Wind Turbine Blade
In this video, we showcase an internal inspection of a wind turbine blade.
The use of visual sensors enabled the detection of structural damage not visible from the outside, such as cracks, while ensuring total safety and no direct personnel access.
The operation was completed quickly, with full image and data acquisition, immediately available on our cloud platform for analysis and maintenance planning.