About Avestec
Avestec is a Canadian robotics company developing advanced aerial inspection systems for industrial Non-Destructive Testing. Founded by engineers with deep roots in UAV technology and industrial inspection, we build purpose-built drone platforms that allow operators to reach and test surfaces that were previously inaccessible without human entry.
Our integrated platform, Skyron 2, modular payload arms, and AveSoft, is deployed by leading industrial operators in oil & gas, petrochemical, and maritime sectors worldwide.
30+
Employees
2016
Founded
Burnaby, BC, Canada
Headquarters, Greater Vancouver Area
Our Journey
From a founding idea in a Canadian engineering lab to a full industrial NDT robotics platform.
Research & Prototype Development
Our engineering team completed the first internal R&D phase, producing initial drone prototypes designed specifically for GPS-denied and confined environments. Core navigation and sensor fusion algorithms were developed and refined.
Field Validation Trials
Extensive field trials were conducted across industrial sites throughout Canada, including oil & gas facilities and storage tank infrastructure. The data gathered during this period shaped the architecture of our commercial platform.
SKYRON Platform Launch
The Skyron platform was formally launched, a purpose-built aerial inspection system incorporating LiDAR-SLAM navigation, modular payload architecture, and an integrated ground control suite. Skyron immediately set a new standard for confined-space UAV operations.
Next-Generation Technology
Building on a strong commercial foundation, Avestec advanced its second-generation platform with enhanced inspection capabilities, extended endurance power systems, and deeper integration across the AveSoft data ecosystem.