Mitja Wittersheim

Mitja Wittersheim

COO Beagle Systems GmbH

Mitja Wittersheim is the Chief Operating Officer of Beagle Systems, one of the few companies in Europe legally operating drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). At Beagle Systems, he helps pipeline operators and infrastructure providers leverage drone technology for large-scale monitoring, methane detection, and data-driven insights—without additional hardware or personnel investment. With a focus on innovation and operational excellence, Mitja brings deep expertise in turning cutting-edge drone capabilities into practical solutions for the energy and utility sectors.

Main Conference Day 2: Thursday 26th February

10:30 AM Panel: Developing Technology that Delivers for Pipeline Infrastructure: Innovation, Integration, and Impact

  • Learn how operators are working with technology providers to co-develop solutions that meet real-world pipeline challenges when it comes to sensor accuracy and pipeline accessibility
  • Weigh the environmental cost of aircraft emissions against the value of detecting small leaks, and explore more sustainable monitoring alternatives
  • Discuss what regulators should consider “acceptable” in terms of detection accuracy and measurement frequency 

11:00 AM Field-Proven Aerial Methane Monitoring: Operational Insights from Type II Drone Measurements

  • Present how drone-based aerial methane sensing is being applied for Type II measurements along transmission pipeline corridors, including system architecture and measurement principles
  • Share one year of operational experience from inspecting thousands of kilometers of pipelines, highlighting deployment strategies, integration into TSO workflows, and data utilization
  • Discuss advantages, limitations, and key learnings from real-world operations, including environmental influences, operational constraints, and implications for large-scale methane mitigation programs

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Mitja.

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