About Us

Built by Engineers.
Trusted by Industry.

Since 2014, we've delivered precision drone inspection services to the utility, energy, and infrastructure sectors — with a safety record and data quality that sets the industry standard.

Our Mission

Eliminate Risk.
Deliver Certainty.

Critical infrastructure keeps the lights on, water flowing, and economies moving. When it fails, the consequences are severe. Our mission is to give asset owners the inspection intelligence they need to prevent failures before they happen — without putting a single person at risk.

We combine FAA-certified flight operations with structural engineering expertise to produce inspection data that meets the standards your engineers, regulators, and insurers demand. Not just drone footage — actionable engineering intelligence.

Safety First

Zero lost-time incidents across every operation we have conducted. Safety is non-negotiable.

Engineering Rigor

Every report reviewed by a licensed PE before delivery.

Client Partnership

Dedicated project engineer on every engagement. One point of contact.

Nationwide Reach

18 states covered. 72-hour mobilization from anywhere in the continental U.S.

Our History

A Decade of Precision

2014

Founded in Houston, TX by Robert Callahan with a team of 4 FAA-certified pilots.

2016

Secured first utility-scale contract with a major Gulf Coast energy operator. Expanded to 12 states.

2018

Achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification. Launched proprietary thermal analysis reporting platform.

2020

Crossed 1,000 completed inspections. Added wind turbine and solar farm inspection programs.

2022

Expanded to 18 states. Partnered with three of the top 10 U.S. electric utilities.

2024

Surpassed 2,400 inspections with zero lost-time safety incidents. Launched 48-hour report guarantee.

Leadership

The Team Behind the Data

Engineers, pilots, and operations professionals with decades of combined experience in infrastructure, aviation, and asset management.

Robert Callahan

Robert Callahan

Founder & CEO

Former FAA safety inspector with 18 years in aviation and infrastructure engineering. Founded DII in 2014 after identifying a critical gap between traditional inspection methods and modern data demands.

FAA Part 107 Certified
PE — Civil Engineering
ASCE Member
Priya Nair

Priya Nair

Chief Operating Officer

Operations leader with a background in utility asset management at Pacific Gas & Electric. Oversees nationwide mobilization, client delivery, and quality assurance across all inspection programs.

MBA — Operations
PMP Certified
NERC Reliability Standards
Derek Osei

Derek Osei

Chief Inspection Engineer

Structural engineer specializing in bridge and tower assessment. Developed DII's ASTM-compliant inspection methodology and leads all engineering deliverable review before client release.

PE — Structural Engineering
NBIS Bridge Inspector
ASTM E2807 Expert
Lena Vasquez

Lena Vasquez

Director of Safety & Compliance

OSHA-certified safety professional responsible for all flight operations safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and incident prevention across DII's nationwide field teams.

OSHA 30-Hour Certified
FAA Safety Team Member
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
Certifications & Standards

Compliance You Can Count On

FAA Part 107
Certified UAS Operations
ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management System
OSHA Compliant
Field Safety Standards
ASTM E2807
Inspection Methodology
NBIS Compliant
Bridge Inspection Standard
IEC 62446-3
Solar PV Inspection

Ready to work with our team?

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