Drone Inspection Services Save Time & Expense:
Hard-to-reach locations on buildings and other structures, such as chimneys and roofs, can make manual inspections costly, time-consuming, and dangerous. However, with drone inspection the process can be significantly improved. Instead of having a technician climb up to inspect a chimney or roof, drones equipped with cameras can capture footage that allows for a thorough assessment of the asset’s condition and maintenance needs at a lower cost and with reduced risk.
The savings from drone inspections are substantial when compared to manual inspections. For example, chimney flue inspections can be completed several days faster with 50% or more cost reduction over traditional methods. Inspections of building or bridge damage, which usually require days of shutdown and assessment, can be performed in just hours, leading to savings of up to 90% while minimizing risk to personnel.
Drone-based asset inspections are quickly becoming the new standard. By transitioning to drone inspections, companies can realize significant savings and gain a competitive edge in their industry.
Frequent Types of Inspections:
Roof inspections are increasingly performed using drones to identify significant issues, assess rooftop units, and take measurements, including determining roof slopes. Aerial inspections significantly reduce or eliminate the risk of injury associated with traditional manual inspection methods.
Another common use of drones is to assess damage from storms or high winds. This involves locating broken skylights, damaged or missing shingles, and missing wall coping, among other issues.
Aerial inspections can also highlight maintenance needs, such as clogged gutters, standing water, clogged drains, and other visible problems. Drones equipped with professional-grade cameras can capture high-quality images that reveal critical details.
Additionally, drones are valuable for the periodic inspection of construction projects from start to finish. Drones allow managers to visually identify issues that may cause delays and address them before they lead to costly expenditures. Furthermore, drone footage can keep stakeholders—including designers, engineers, inspectors, and workers—updated with real-time progress of the project, even when they cannot be present on-site
A groundbreaking innovation in energy auditing is the use of thermal drones equipped with infrared thermal imaging technology. These drones provide facility owners with precise and actionable information to identify areas of energy loss, insulation problems, and potential hazards. Conducting energy audits with aerial thermal imagery is not only faster but also more cost-effective than traditional methods.
We Specialize in Aerial Inspections:
Quality Aerials of Maine is a full-service custom aerial photography company that can provide customized drone inspections to suit your needs in all seasons and environments. We offer a speedy turnaround, often in 48 hours. We will edit your image files for color correction and sharpness and then transfer them to you electronically.
Everyone’s safety is crucial when flying drones. Safe operation includes understanding and following the rules and restrictions set by the FAA and responsible maintenance and operation of the equipment. Quality Aerial’s talented drone pilots are FAA-licensed and insured operators with years of experience in professional drone photography.
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Drone inspections are a cost-effective way to identify maintenance items with close-up views showing essential details.
