Skipper NDT
Non-Invasive Pipeline Mapping and Strain Analysis with UAV-Based Magnetic Technology
Synergy Aviation offers Skipper NDT, a cutting-edge, UAV-deployed solution for non-invasively locating and characterizing buried pipelines using advanced magnetic sensing and analytical techniques. This remote, non-contact system eliminates the need for physical access to the pipe, allowing for efficient surveys without disrupting operations or impacting flow.
Using precise magnetic field measurements, Skipper NDT delivers accurate 3D mapping of the pipeline centerline, detailed depth-of-cover profiles, and bending strain analysis—providing critical insight into pipeline integrity and positioning, even in challenging environments.
Technology Highlights:
Non-invasive & remote sensing—no contact with the pipe required
High-resolution magnetic anomaly detection
Precise pipeline centerline and depth-of-cover mapping
Quantitative bending strain analysis
Rapid reporting and geospatial visualization
Key Applications:
Water crossings
Geotechnically active or unstable areas
Difficult-to-access pipeline segments
Enhancing geolocation confidence for new and legacy pipelines
Deployed by UAVs, Skipper NDT is ideal for targeted assessments and hard-to-reach corridors where traditional survey methods are limited. With fast turnaround and high-confidence data, it is a powerful tool for pipeline operators looking to improve safety, compliance, and asset understanding – without breaking ground.
