Cyberhawk and Explicit Launch Multi-Million Euro Offshore Drone Campaign for Emissions Measurement

EDINBURGH, Scotland – Cyberhawk™, a global leader in drone-based inspection, survey services and visual data management software, in collaboration with emissions measurement specialists Explicit ApS, has launched the largest offshore drone-based emissions monitoring campaign, under the United Nation’s Climate and Clean Air Coalition, Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0 framework. The survey is being conducted on Equinor’s assets, the Norwegian energy company, with Explicit as prime contractor. Explicit is one of Europe's pioneers in using Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) technology to monitor and quantify methane emissions.

The multi-million euro campaign began on April 1, 2025, and involves deploying 8 teams to survey 33 offshore platforms in the Norwegian North Sea using advanced drone-based methane emissions sensing, all within a narrow operational window to complete by end of September 2025.

Team Expertise and Technical Collaboration

"This landmark campaign is spearheaded internally by Cyberhawk's Oil, Gas & Marine (OGM) team, which brings together industry experts with deep operational knowledge of the offshore sector. The campaign reflects a massive cross-functional effort, drawing on both Cyberhawk and Explicit's commercial, technical, operations and planning teams alongside field specialists, including UAS pilots and engineers," commented Philip Buchan, Cyberhawk's Chief Operating Officer.

Fieldwork is being carried out by experienced drone pilots and engineers, utilizing Explicit's proprietary Drone Flux Measurement (DFM) technique to quantify methane emissions. With several specialized teams running in parallel, the campaign is a major logistical feat that underscores Cyberhawk's and Explicit's ability to deliver high-performance, scalable drone solutions in complex offshore environments.

“This contract is a milestone for us. Equinor is committed to mitigating the effects of methane emissions and the use of innovative technologies such as drones to document emissions. When they came to us with this project, it was natural for us to lean on Cyberhawk for UAV support. Their vast experience and capability in executing UAV campaigns offshore gave us comfort that together we could deliver on a monumental task,” says Bettina Knudsen, COO and Commercial Director at Explicit.

"This campaign represents a major step forward in both scale and technical execution for offshore emissions monitoring," noted Callum Kottis, Senior Vice President, Oil, Gas & Marine Operations, for Cyberhawk. "It highlights the importance of integrated, data-driven approaches to environmental measurement in the energy sector. Our journey with Explicit has been both dynamic and rewarding, marked by shared achievements and continued growth. This latest milestone represents not just another step forward, but a testament to the strength and evolution of our partnership.”

Single-Vendor Model for Greater Execution and Operational Control

In a departure from conventional multi-vendor delivery models, the entire scope of the campaign was awarded by Explicit to Cyberhawk due to its ability to quickly mobilize teams, and their existing pilot experience with the DFM methodology. This approach allows for greater consistency, faster deployment, and reduced logistical complexity.

Operational benefits of this single-vendor model include:

• Reduced risk through unified project management and methodology

• Accelerated execution by operating multiple drone teams in parallel

• Standardized data collection processes and quality assurance

• Streamlined end-to-end communications and on-site adaptability

Deploying its global pool of drone pilots and engineers with deep expertise in offshore drone operations, Cyberhawk was able to commit to full campaign coverage — a scale few others can match. Backed by ISO-certified systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, Cyberhawk ensures that every measurement meets the highest technical, safety, quality, and environmental standards. The data gathered will be processed by Explicit's ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, which specializes in emissions analysis using drone technology.

For more information on how Cyberhawk supports offshore operators with high-quality, scalable inspection, monitoring, and environmental reporting solutions, visit thecyberhawk.com/oil-gas-marine.

About Cyberhawk

Founded in 2008, Cyberhawk™ is the world leader in visual data management, seamlessly combining drone-based inspection and survey data with its software solution, iHawk™. As an industry pioneer, Cyberhawk conducts 500,000 inspections and surveys each year and has completed over 35 world firsts since its inception, operating worldwide in more than 40 countries. Made up of a highly skilled team of energy sector veterans, world-class pilots, inspection engineers and in-house software developers, Cyberhawk offers a true end-to-end visual inspection, survey and management solution for the energy, oil and gas and capital projects sectors.

About Explicit ApS

Explicit ApS is a pioneering greentech company dedicated to advancing solutions for monitoring emissions using drone technology, micro sensors, and advanced software solutions. We offer monitoring concepts, technology and expertise to operators, industry, and authorities looking to understand the nature and impact of climate and air quality emissions, document compliance, and enforce environmental limits. Our approach is anchored in solid science, validated methods, and proven technologies.

Explicit’s Drone Flux Measurement (DFM) method, aimed at quantifying fugitive emissions of methane at site level, achieved the international accreditation standard ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation in 2023 as the first-ever drone-based gas sensor technique.