Companies like Gecko Robotics and Percepto offer use cases focused on safety, efficiency, and cost, in industries like ...

Autonomous drones are employed around the Permian Basin to monitor methane emissions. Percepto, an Austin-based company, has from 10-20 drones working now for four companies in the Permian Basin.

Jackie Alkobi, a spokeswoman for the Percepto Co., said the cost per inspection is less than that of traditional methods. “Our clients are reducing operating expenses with automation,” Alkobi ...