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Stockton drone firm makes Trinidad and Tobago expansion

Stockton-headquartered Rectrix Drone Services Limited has opened its first international site, creating a new office in Trinidad and Tobago.

Launching in 2014, the drone specialist provides inspection, surveying and cinematography solutions to companies in a diverse range of sectors, from oil and gas, utilities, emergency response and construction.

The team, led by business development director Chris Young, 31, and founder Alex Westwood, 21, has launched a satellite arm on the Caribbean islands to service numerous sectors in the region but primarily the thriving oil and gas industry.

The Rectrix team flew in three staff from the islands to train at its Stockton base in the digital technology hub, Fusion Hive.

Chris explained: “Our services are designed to reduce the need for people to work at height, in confined spaces or otherwise hazardous locations. With added benefits of cost reduction and efficiency savings.

“The Trinidad and Tobago office is just the first part of our international expansion, and now we’re looking to expand through partnerships in other countries.

“Bringing the staff over to our Stockton office was great. Fusion Hive is the perfect base for us to grow from with a wealth of digital expertise on the doorstep, the support of Teesside University and great transport links.

“We’re proud to take the Stockton name with us around the world as we offer this technology and expertise.”

Rectrix has also worked with numerous ‘blue chip’ international companies where it has used drones to provide actionable data to enhance the safety and efficiency of their client’s operations

Chris added: “What we do varies from client to client because we use drone technology to meet challenges, and therefore each piece of work is unique.

“Typically we help companies with land and building surveying, volumetric analysis, and inspection of difficult to reach assets.

“Our pilots are trained to the highest industry standards and we operate with permission for commercial operation (PfCO) from the regulator Civil Aviation Authority.”