Aerial inspection for upstream and midstream operators.

What operators use the aircraft for

• Pipeline right-of-way inspection. Encroachment, exposure, and ground movement along the line, flown on a schedule instead of driven.
• Flare stack and facility assessment. Look at the tip without a crane or a shutdown.
• Leak detection and thermal imaging. Thermal payloads on the Spector and Ranger; laser methane detection by quote.
• Remote asset monitoring. Wellheads, tank batteries, and compressor sites on a routine visual, with the record kept.

Which aircraft, and what they cost

Spector and Ranger specifications are design targets until flight testing is complete. Beyond-visual-line-of-sight flights need FAA authorization.

Why compliance now matters to a utility

Since December 22, 2025, foreign-made drones cannot receive FCC authorization and federal funds cannot buy them. The Section 232 tariffs that took effect on September 3, 2026 add up to 100 percent to imported thermal-equipped aircraft and components. An operator planning a fleet in 2027 is planning a compliant one. EnCor aircraft are designed and built in Tulsa, Oklahoma, without Section 889 covered components, at published prices.

Own it, keep it flying

No subscription. Manufacturer-direct support from Tulsa, spares at published prices, and airframes designed to be serviced in the field. When the Spector ships, CorCommand, EnCor's own command software, schedules routine inspections from a mission library and keeps every flight's record.

Questions buyers ask

Which EnCor aircraft fits pipeline and facility inspection?

The Spector, a dock-capable 14-inch quadcopter with a multi-sensor payload including thermal, is built for persistent inspection and response; it is in development with a published $34,999 bundle price and reservations open. The Ranger, a fixed-wing VTOL, is built for long right-of-way runs and is also in development. The Corvin ships today for close-in and confined-space reconnaissance.

Can it detect methane?

A laser methane detector is offered for the Spector and Ranger, priced by quote. Ask for it in a briefing and we will tell you plainly what is ready.

Do we need NDAA-compliant aircraft for oil and gas work?

Increasingly, yes. Operators of critical infrastructure and their customers are moving to compliant aircraft, and foreign-made drones can no longer receive FCC authorization. EnCor aircraft are built in Tulsa without Section 889 covered components.

Can the aircraft fly a pipeline beyond the pilot's sight?

Flights beyond visual line of sight need FAA authorization, granted case by case today. We do not promise beyond-line-of-sight operation. The Ranger is built for range; the authorization is yours to obtain.

What does it cost to start?

The Corvin complete kit is $2,999 and ships now. Spector and Ranger bundles are published at $34,999 and $22,000, held with a $5,000 reservation fee each.