Nigeria LNG and Arco Launch First Mobile Drone Operations Command Centre in Rivers State
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) and Arco Worldwide Services have inaugurated Nigeria's first Mobile Drone Operations Command Centre (MDOC) in Rivers State. The MDOC is designed to enhance drone operations for infrastructure monitoring, providing real-time aerial surveillance and addressing pipeline security challenges. It features a customized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, green energy systems, and advanced technology for efficient drone management. The initiative reflects a commitment to local content development and indigenous engineering capabilities.

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) and Arco Worldwide Services have launched the first Mobile Drone Operations Command Centre (MDOC) in Rivers State, aimed at improving drone operations for infrastructure protection. The MDOC, developed by Arco, is a retrofitted Mercedes-Benz Sprinter serving as a climate-controlled hub that integrates green energy systems.
It enables real-time surveillance of pipelines using the Sky Whale VTOL drone, which has a 60km operational range and three-hour endurance. The project emphasizes local engineering expertise and aims to address security challenges related to pipeline vandalism.




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