24/7 Autonomous Methane Inspection — DJI Dock 3 + BL-CH4 MINI 3 Pro for Oil & Gas Receiving Terminals

Ensuring gas safety in oil and gas receiving terminals is no longer just about detecting leaks it’s about maintaining continuous, reliable, and intelligent monitoring across complex and high-risk environments.

Traditional inspection methods struggle to keep up. Limited by manpower, safety constraints, and operational windows, manual inspections often fall short in frequency, responsiveness, and coverage—especially at night or in hazardous zones.

DJI Dock 3 combined with the BL- CH4 MINI 3 Pro redefines methane inspection, delivering a fully automated, 24/7 aerial monitoring solution designed specifically for modern energy infrastructure.

This solution brings together three powerful components to create a seamless inspection workflow:

• Always-Ready Docking Hub

  DJI Dock 3 enables automatic charging, takeoff, landing, and mission execution—transforming drones into persistent, on-site assets that operate around the clock.

  
  

• Intelligent Flight & Coverage

  Pre-programmed flight routes ensure consistent inspection of critical areas, including tank farms, loading zones, valve stations, pipeline corridors, and site perimeters.

  
  

• Precision Methane Detection

  The BL-CH4 MINI 3 Pro payload continuously scans for methane leaks during flight, delivering accurate, real-time detection and recording of potential risks.

Move beyond fragmented, point-based inspections. With automated aerial missions, your facility gains continuous, repeatable coverage — turning inspections into a proactive, data-driven safety system.

• Scheduled routine inspections

• Rapid deployment after weather or operational changes

• Increased inspection frequency across all key zones

• Enhanced visibility into site-wide safety conditions

Key Benefits

• Faster Detection, Reduced Risk

  Automated missions run at predefined intervals, significantly shortening the time between leak occurrence and detection—helping prevent incidents before they escalate.

  
  

• Safer Operations

  Inspect high- risk areas without sending personnel into hazardous zones. Remote, non- contact methane detection improves both safety and efficiency.

  
  

• Standardized & Traceable Data

  Every mission is recorded and digitized, providing:

· Complete flight and inspection logs

· Geo-tagged detection results

· Historical data for trend analysis

· Audit-ready reporting for compliance

Built for Real-World Operations

DJI Dock 3 is more than a drone station—it’s a permanent aerial inspection node embedded within your facility.

Paired with the BL-CH4 MINI 3 Pro, it enables methane monitoring to become a seamless part of daily operations, not a separate task.

This means:

· Minimal human intervention

· Consistent inspection standards

· Reliable 24/7 performance

· Scalable deployment across sites

Designed for the Future of Energy Safety

As the industry moves toward digitization, automation, and unmanned operations, continuous methane monitoring is quickly becoming essential—not optional.

The DJI Dock 3 + BL-CH4 MINI 3 Pro solution empowers operators to transition from:

• Reactive inspections → Proactive monitoring

• Manual workflows → Automated systems

• Isolated checks → Continuous safety intelligence

  
  

Empowering Safer, Smarter Facilities

From oil & gas receiving terminals to storage depots and chemical plants, this solution delivers practical, scalable, and ready-to-deploy methane inspection capabilities.

BLV remains committed to advancing gas sensing technologies and autonomous aerial systems—helping energy operators build safer, smarter, and more resilient facilities.