Drones for businesses
Industrial drones for surveying, inspection and documentation.
The hardware advisor asks about your goal, size and budget and suggests matching hardware and software. Requests are free and without obligation.
About the category
What it is and what it is for
Industrial drones carry cameras, thermal cameras or LiDAR and capture large areas and hard-to-reach spots without scaffolding or aerial work platforms. Some systems take off automatically from a docking station and recharge there. The data is turned into orthophotos, 3D models and inspection reports.
Typical uses in business
- Inspecting roofs, façades, bridges and wind turbines.
- Surveying construction sites and terrain, calculating volumes and progress.
- Checking solar parks and power lines with thermal imaging.
- Monitoring plant sites regularly and automatically from a docking station.
What businesses should check before buying
- Sensors to suit the task: zoom, thermal or LiDAR.
- Accuracy (RTK) and flight time for the planned area.
- Legal framework: operating category under EU drone rules, class label, proof of competence.
- Data sovereignty: where recordings are stored and whether operation without the cloud is possible.
Integration & effortEffort: medium
Besides the device you need trained pilots, the right proof of competence and, where applicable, an operational authorisation. Add flight planning, processing software and a process for feeding results into maintenance or site management. Automated flights from a docking station usually require an authorisation in the specific category.
In the catalogue
Drones: 10 products at a glance
Details according to the manufacturers. Order: products with a guide price first, then by name. Partners get no preference.
| Product | Manufacturer | Country | Guide price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANAFI AiConnected drone from Parrot for inspection and photogrammetry. | Parrot | France | on request |
| ANAFI USAProfessional drone from Parrot for security, rescue and inspection missions. | Parrot | France | on request |
| Autel EVO Max seriesAutel Robotics EVO Max series enterprise drones for inspection, security and first responders. | Autel Robotics | China | on request |
| DJI Dock 3DJI docking station for automated, remotely managed drone operations without an on-site pilot. | DJI Enterprise | China | on request |
| DJI Matrice 4 SeriesCompact enterprise drones from DJI for inspection, surveying and public-safety operations. | DJI Enterprise | China | on request |
| DJI Matrice 400Industrial drone platform from DJI for inspection, surveying and missions with interchangeable payloads. | DJI Enterprise | China | on request |
| EVO Lite Enterprise seriesCompact enterprise drones from Autel Robotics for inspection, documentation and surveying. | Autel Robotics | China | on request |
| Skydio X10Autonomous drone from Skydio for inspection, situational awareness and public-safety operations. | Skydio | United States | on request |
| Wingtra LIDARLidar payload for Wingtra drones for aerial 3D mapping and surveying. | Wingtra | Switzerland | on request |
| WingtraRAY (VTOL mapping drone)VTOL mapping drone from Wingtra for surveying and geospatial data capture over large areas. | Wingtra | Switzerland | on request |
Guide prices: non-binding, rounded, excl. VAT, shipping and duties. Listed does not mean partner.
Software that fits
- PX4 Autopilot (opens in a new tab)Open source · BSD-3-ClauseOpen flight control software for drones, the basis of many custom aircraft.
- ArduPilot (opens in a new tab)Open source · GPL-3.0Open autopilot for multicopters, fixed-wing aircraft and vehicles.
- QGroundControl (opens in a new tab)Open sourceGround station for planning and monitoring flights with PX4 and ArduPilot.
- OpenDroneMap (opens in a new tab)Open source · AGPL-3.0Turns drone images into orthophotos, point clouds and 3D models — also on your own servers.
- Pix4D (opens in a new tab)CommercialCreates orthophotos, point clouds and 3D models from drone imagery.
- QGIS (opens in a new tab)Open source · GPL-2.0Geographic information system for placing results on maps and analysing them.
Licence details without guarantee — the project’s own licence is authoritative. We can set up and integrate it for you at a fixed price.
Research
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FAQ
Questions about Drones
- How much do products in “Drones” cost?
- For the 10 products in this category in the OROBO catalogue we have no public guide price; quotes are available on request only. We obtain them for you — only the seller’s quote is binding.
- Which manufacturers does OROBO list for “Drones”?
- In this category OROBO lists 5 manufacturers from 4 countries: China (2), France (1), Switzerland (1), United States (1). In the catalogue: Autel Robotics, DJI Enterprise, Parrot, Skydio, Wingtra. OROBO currently has no partner agreement with any of these manufacturers — listed does not mean partner.
- Does OROBO sell these products itself?
- No. OROBO brokers and does not sell anything itself. We check your need and intended use, screen buyer and seller against the EU and US sanctions lists and obtain the quote from the manufacturer or its dealer. Contract, payment, delivery and warranty run directly between you and the seller. Brokering is free for you; for now we broker for buyers in the EU, the EEA, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
- What does OROBO need for a request?
- Quantity, goal and timing — and a budget if you know it. The hardware advisor helps you find the right class of hardware in a few steps. Requests are free and without obligation; your contact details only go to the seller with your consent.
- Do export rules apply?
- Export rules may apply to products from all 5 manufacturers in this category. Before every referral we screen buyer and seller against the EU and US sanctions lists and ask about the intended use; export licences are the seller’s responsibility.
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Product details and prices come from manufacturers’ public information (as of 3 Nov 2026, foreign currencies converted at the ECB rate). Prices are non-binding, rounded guide values excluding VAT, shipping and duties; only the seller’s quote is binding. Category texts are general information and do not replace a case-by-case assessment.