The construction industry is embracing drone technology like no other sector right now. They are being deployed to monitor the progress of construction projects, create accurate site maps, and even calculate stock-pile levels. Drones equipped with different cameras are making swift work of complex tasks and are reducing work-related injuries at the same time. The …
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Drones have come a long way in recent years and are now being widely adopted for different purposes, not least inspection tasks. This case study looks at how a church roof inspection using a drone revealed some interesting findings, that if left unnoticed could have caused significant damage. All Saints Church, Sheepy Magna, sits in …
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Church roofs are complex structures. They can include valleys and parapets which will hide parts of the roof when viewed from the ground. They might also include a spire or a tower, which can prove difficult to access. The shape of the building is also often complex which means there are usually multiple pitches and …
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Your business should consider carrying out regular roof inspections and surveys to avoid common issues. As a business owner, a property developer, a construction company, a commercial landlord, a maintenance manager, a property lawyer, there are many reasons why you might want to consider carrying out roof inspections and surveys. Here are the top 8. …
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If you do not know already, a drone is an unmanned aerial aircraft, sometimes referred to as a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle). Drones are almost always powered by batteries and usually carry a payload of some type, such as a camera or a thermal imaging sensor. These different payloads mean that drones for commercial use …
The competition amongst construction companies and in particular roofing contractors to win new business is as healthy as ever, so how can you use drones and thermal imaging data to gain an advantage when bidding for new roofing contracts? When a new job comes to market it is not unusual for the client to not …
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Thermographic imaging is one of the most effective ways to identify air gaps, poor insulation, and leaks in a building and therefore reduce energy costs. This technology is not new, but it has been used in a different way in recent years – through the use of drones. This article explains how drones equipped with …
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A thermographic roof survey is the process of inspecting a roof for damage and leaks by using thermal imaging. This can be done with a drone to provide a safer and more efficient inspection. Traditional methods of conducting a roof survey might involve ladders, scaffolding, cranes, ropes, edge protection, and other safety equipment. However, with …
Thermal imaging with drones is becoming an increasingly popular commercial property inspection service. This is because it offers a number of advantages over traditional methods such as visual inspections. In this article, we will take a look at what thermal imaging with drones is, the benefits it offers, and some typical uses of thermal imaging …
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It wasn’t so long ago that mapping was a hugely expensive activity carried out by government agencies and, of course, Google! By using expensive equipment and having access to satellites and official records, these organisations provided the source material for virtually all public and commercial maps. Jump to 2022 and commercial drones and sensors have …