Drones & robotics
Drones and robots are increasingly useful for inspection, mapping and repeated tasks. Our team deploys them and integrates their data and control software with the rest of the business.
Our team deploys drones and robots for inspection, mapping and automation, and integrates their data and control software with the rest of the business. We start from the job to be done, then choose hardware and write the software that moves data where people need it.
Delivery includes operating procedures, data handling and security. Flight logs, images and control links are business data and attack surface, so we apply the same access control and encryption rules we use elsewhere. Custom control software is available under Tailored Software.
What we do
- Drone data pipelines for imagery and mapping
- PX4 and ArduPilot configuration
- ROS-based robot software
- Telemetry dashboards and logging
- Integration with inspection and asset systems
- Onboard computer setup and hardening
- Secure radio and data links
- Procedure documents aligned with local rules
We work with open flight stacks (PX4, ArduPilot) and the Robot Operating System. Operation follows the aviation and safety rules of the place where the work is done.
This group links to Tailored Software, which builds the control and data pipelines, and to Industrial IoT for the sensors and edge computers on board.
Leading platforms we work with
- Skydio
- DJI
- Boston Dynamics
- Universal Robots
- Open Robotics (ROS)
- ABB Robotics
- FANUC
Platforms and practices
- Robot Operating System (ROS)
- PX4 & ArduPilot
- Drone data processing
References
- Skydio: X10, Dock for X10 and R10 added to the DoD Blue UAS Cleared List, 23 July 2026 (vendor release)
- Skydio: U.S. Army order of $52+ million for over 2,500 X10D drones, 23 March 2026 (vendor release)
- International Federation of Robotics: World Robotics 2026 press material (industrial robot installations; cobots 11% of installations)
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Frequently asked questions
Direct answers to the questions we hear most. Something else on your mind?
Send us a messageCan you build custom flight or robot software?
Yes, as a Tailored Software project. We scope the work with you.
Do you handle flight regulations?
No. Operating rules are the operator's responsibility; check FAA guidance for your use.
What is the difference between PX4 and ArduPilot?
Both are open-source flight controller software for drones and other vehicles. PX4 has a modular design and a permissive licence, which suits commercial products; ArduPilot has a long record and support for a very wide range of vehicles. We choose based on the vehicle, features and licensing needs.
What is ROS and what is it used for?
The Robot Operating System is an open-source framework for robot software: message passing between components, drivers for sensors and tools for simulation and logging. It lets teams reuse existing navigation and perception packages instead of writing everything. It is not a real-time operating system by itself.
How do you secure a drone's data and radio link?
Encrypt command and telemetry links, authenticate the ground station, protect the onboard computer like any server and encrypt stored imagery. We also limit what data leaves the aircraft. Without these, a drone is a flying device that can be spoofed or leak data.
What do you do with the data drones collect?
We build pipelines that transfer imagery and telemetry, process it into maps or models, store it with metadata and feed results to inspection or asset systems. The aim is data a business can act on, not a folder of raw files.