Drones are rapidly becoming a key tool in the tank storage sector, offering new ways to improve safety, efficiency, and data insight. In this episode, Jay Cruz, Vice President of Government Affairs at the International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA), explores how drone technology is reshaping terminal operations.

We consider:

• Whether we are past the trial phase for drone technology.
• Practical examples of how drones can improve safety and security at terminals.
• Potential security concerns and how they can be addressed.
• The implications of the Federal Aviation Administration’s proposed beyond visual line of sight rule change for industrial drone operations.
• And much more.

This episode of the Hydrocarbon Engineering Podcast is sponsored by Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine.

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