Beam Global has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Norwegian industrial drone company ScoutDI for approximately $24 million, with plans to manufacture its inspection drones in the United States.
ScoutDI develops drone systems and AI-enhanced software for inspecting confined spaces and other difficult-to-access industrial assets, reducing the need for workers to enter tanks, cargo holds and other hazardous environments.
Its customers span 30 countries and include ExxonMobil, Chevron, Oceaneering and Ørsted, while its technology is also deployed by Shell, Petrobras and Equinor. [Read more…] about Beam Global to acquire ScoutDI for $24 million and manufacture inspection drones in US