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Fully autonomous inspection flights using drone-in-a-box systems
24/7 remote access to CASA-certified ROC pilots
No on-site personnel needed to fly or land
Compatible with all mainstream platforms like HubX, HubT & Curo
Trusted by utilities and asset managers across Australia
Outputs ready for asset systems, dashboards and reporting tools
Auto Inspect IQ is Sphere’s autonomous drone inspection service. It captures high-quality video, photo and thermal data from critical infrastructure without needing your team on site. Missions are flown by certified remote operators and scheduled as often as needed. Your team receives consistent, audit-ready outputs without delays, safety risks or manual flying workload.
By automating the capture process, Auto Inspect IQ frees your team to focus on reviewing insights, making decisions and planning works. No file chasing or hardware management required.
Auto Inspect IQ helps inspection and maintenance teams stay on top of high-value infrastructure without stretching people or timelines.
Inspect towers, bridges, substations and corridors
Monitor structural condition over time
Detect early-stage faults or wear
Reduce manual inspections and rework
Improve planning with high-frequency data
Conduct thermal inspections of live equipment
Stream inspections for faster triage
Reduce reliance on elevated work platforms
Cut downtime with proactive, data-led maintenance
Sync outputs into your asset or SCADA systems
We deliver the outputs in formats that integrate directly with your existing platforms. All outputs are available via CuroConnect or secure file transfer.We deliver the outputs in formats that integrate directly with your existing platforms. All outputs are available via CuroConnect or secure file transfer.
Available formats:
A clear, repeatable process that fits into your workflow.
1
Site review & compliance check
We begin with a remote assessment of your inspection area and access requirements. From there, we confirm flight plans, asset types, and any regulatory boxes that need ticking.
2
System shipped, ready to deploy
Your drone-in-a-box unit arrives pre-set for your site. Our remote team will guide you through activation. No heavy installs, no delays.
3
Remote inspection missions
Fly missions as needed or on a schedule, all operated remotely through Curo. Perfect for routine inspections or event-based assessments. No pilot onsite required.
4
Inspection data, delivered your way
Whether it’s high-res imagery, thermal, or sensor payloads, data lands in industry-ready formats for your asset platform, BIM tools, or engineering workflows.
Auto Inspect IQ is already in use across utility networks, transport corridors and industrial infrastructure. It scales to match inspection demand while freeing your people to do higher-value work.
Your team sets the brief. We handle the rest. With CASA-certified pilots and in-house processing, Auto Inspect IQ delivers high-quality inspection data without access delays, paperwork or downtime.
Get in touch with our team to see if Auto Inspect IQ is the right product for your requirements.
