Yes, with the right authority. Ports are complex airspace with constant commercial traffic, so it takes a certified operator, not a demonstration licence. Avy flies weekly in the Port of Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Antwerp under a BVLOS LUC, which lets us authorise our own beyond-visual-line-of-sight missions within an agreed scope. We handle the airspace coordination and risk assessments as part of the work.

Our stockpile and volume surveys are survey-grade and repeatable. Using thermal and RGB payloads, Aera captures precise imagery that lets you verify volumes, identify discrepancies against records, and reduce manual checks in hazardous or restricted areas. Because we fly the same plan each time, figures are comparable period to period rather than one-off estimates.

The same aircraft and sensors extend to asset and infrastructure surveys: structures, storage, quays and fixed assets, captured in high-resolution and thermal imagery to support condition assessment and maintenance planning. If you are exploring drone-based asset-integrity inspection, we can scope a programme around your specific assets

Both, though most port work is recurring. Our Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Antwerp clients run weekly programmes, which is what makes the data useful: consistent, comparable coverage rather than a single snapshot. We also run one-off surveys and proof-of-concept flights for operators evaluating drone inspection for the first time.

Ports need an operator that can fly consistently, safely and to a data standard that integrates into operational workflows. Avy is a full operation, with a dedicated regulations lead, a safety manager, licensed pilots and our own long-range aircraft, holding a BVLOS LUC. A single freelance pilot cannot offer the authority, reliability or data consistency a working port requires.

Processed, usable deliverables rather than raw footage: volumetric reports, annotated imagery, and survey data in the formats your team already works with. We can discuss integrating outputs into your existing asset or inventory systems.

Yes, with scope. In the Netherlands our BVLOS LUC significantly reduces lead time. For ports elsewhere in Europe and beyond, regulatory engagement typically adds time, so a scoped proof-of-concept is often the right starting point. Tell us the location and we will give you a realistic timeline.