Raptor UAS
RU
Family Photographers
Raptor UAS
bellway industrial estate, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9SA
# Raptor UAS
Raptor UAS is an unmanned aerial systems consultancy based in Newcastle upon Tyne, specialising in aerial inspections, surveying and photography for industrial and infrastructure assets. The company combines multidisciplinary engineering expertise—including inspection, corrosion, mechanical and electrical engineers—with experienced drone pilots and videographers to deliver comprehensive aerial solutions.
The business serves a diverse range of sectors including renewable energy, oil and gas, petrochemicals, power infrastructure and critical infrastructure. They conduct inspections of wind turbines, solar farms, offshore facilities, petrochemical plants, power lines, dams, bridges, railways and buildings. Their service offerings encompass close visual inspection, thermal imaging, LiDAR scanning, confined space inspection and ultrasonic thickness assessment.
What distinguishes Raptor UAS is their commitment to safety-first operations combined with cost-effective solutions that eliminate the need for personnel to access hazardous or hard-to-reach areas. They deploy advanced technology including Ultra HD 4K imaging and high-quality thermal imaging cameras to detect defects such as corrosion, electrical faults and structural damage. Their integrated team approach—with specialists capable of rapid mobilisation to evaluate work scope and interpret findings—ensures clients receive not just data collection but actionable insights. The company positions itself as offering "the most advanced Aerial Inspection Service the UK has to offer," with ongoing customer service and monitoring as core differentiators in a competitive market.
Raptor UAS is an unmanned aerial systems consultancy based in Newcastle upon Tyne, specialising in aerial inspections, surveying and photography for industrial and infrastructure assets. The company combines multidisciplinary engineering expertise—including inspection, corrosion, mechanical and electrical engineers—with experienced drone pilots and videographers to deliver comprehensive aerial solutions.
The business serves a diverse range of sectors including renewable energy, oil and gas, petrochemicals, power infrastructure and critical infrastructure. They conduct inspections of wind turbines, solar farms, offshore facilities, petrochemical plants, power lines, dams, bridges, railways and buildings. Their service offerings encompass close visual inspection, thermal imaging, LiDAR scanning, confined space inspection and ultrasonic thickness assessment.
What distinguishes Raptor UAS is their commitment to safety-first operations combined with cost-effective solutions that eliminate the need for personnel to access hazardous or hard-to-reach areas. They deploy advanced technology including Ultra HD 4K imaging and high-quality thermal imaging cameras to detect defects such as corrosion, electrical faults and structural damage. Their integrated team approach—with specialists capable of rapid mobilisation to evaluate work scope and interpret findings—ensures clients receive not just data collection but actionable insights. The company positions itself as offering "the most advanced Aerial Inspection Service the UK has to offer," with ongoing customer service and monitoring as core differentiators in a competitive market.
Services offered
Wind turbine inspectionSolar farm surveyingThermal imaging analysisLiDAR scanningPower line and cable inspectionOffshore facility inspectionBridge and dam assessmentConfined space inspection