Zero tank emptying. Zero operational shutdown. Draco functions efficiently within dense and viscous crude oil, transforming tank maintenance whilst keeping facilities fully operational throughout cleaning cycles.
Flameproof & Explosion-Proof | PESO Certification Under Process
Zero tank emptying. Zero operational shutdown. Draco functions efficiently within dense and viscous crude oil, transforming tank maintenance whilst keeping facilities fully operational throughout cleaning cycles.
Flameproof & Explosion-Proof | PESO Certification Under Process
Zero tank emptying. Zero operational shutdown. Draco functions efficiently within dense and viscous crude oil, transforming tank maintenance whilst keeping facilities fully operational throughout cleaning cycles.
Flameproof & Explosion-Proof | PESO Certification Under Process
Traditional tank cleaning requires full drainage, hazardous venting, and weeks of lost production. Draco introduces a specialised robotic system capable of operating completely submerged within active crude oil tanks.
Stirrer for sludge breakup
Dimensions : L: 2.09 m | W: 0.96 m (open)/ 0.58 m (closed) | H: 0.42 m
4 DOF movement capability
Front and rear propellers
Draco is engineered to survive and manoeuvre in harsh, zero-visibility environments containing dense and highly viscous crude oil.
Advanced propulsion and mobility systems enable smooth multi-directional navigation through thick crude oil and across internal tank surfaces.
Engineered to withstand the pressure, density, and chemical composition of crude oil environments without structural degradation or motor failure.
Integrated sensor suites enable tank-floor mapping, sludge-depth measurement, and non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections whilst fully submerged.
Draco is an industry-validated solution developed in collaboration with IndianOil Corporation Limited (IOCL), engineered to meet the demanding standards of global refinery operations.
The world’s first amphibious drone designed for cleaning sludge inside live operational oil storage tanks without shutdown requirements.
Draco operates both above and below the oil surface, using sonar-based mapping to identify and remove sludge deposits without draining the tank or deploying personnel.
Yes. Sonar mapping performed during cleaning generates structural health data, enabling identification of corrosion and scale build-up without requiring separate inspection shutdowns.
No tank shutdowns, no manual entry, reduced turnaround times, and integrated structural inspection data all completed within a single operation.
Draco is being developed for deployment within explosive atmosphere zones. Flameproof and explosion-proof variants are available, with PESO certification currently under process.
