September 2017

For many years, drones have been seen as a military technology, which is used to gather military intelligence and even deploy missiles. But in recent years, we have come to realize the potentials drones have when it comes to the commercial application. Drones, which are flying vehicles controlled remotely, are effective tools for building inspections. If you are in real estate or a contractor, you may want to use drones to inspect structures. For that, you will need a professional UAV/drone service provider r a drone pilot. Finding a Good UAV Pilot for the Inspection Hiring the right drone pilot is crucial if you want inspections to be done quickly and effectively. If you want a top-notch UAV pilot, here are a few things to look out for. Is the drone pilot insured? The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Section 333 Exemption obliges pilots operating a UAV for commercial purposes to have insurance. Before you hire a drone to provide building inspection services, ensure he or she shows you a proof of insurance. Is the pilot have building inspection experience? Since the drones’ job is to inspect buildings and structure, the pilot has to be skilled at navigating close to building […]

Although the military has been using drones for decades now, its widespread use for commercial and amateur purposes is quite recent.Aerial photography is one activity that drones have made more accessible. Let us start with the basics. What is a drone? A drone is simply an unmanned flying vehicle (drone) which is either controlled remotely or self-piloted with the help of an onboard computer. Most drones you can acquire on the market have features that make flying simpler. However mastering aerial photography using drones is a skill that takes hours of practice. Getting Started Know the Laws Before you get your first UAV, make sure you know the laws of your locality. For example in the United States, FAA guidelines specify that all unmanned aerial vehicles should not reach altitudes 400 ft. above ground, and at the same time should not be within 3 miles of an airport. Other jurisdictions do not permit you to fly a drone over someone’s private real property such as homes and yards, or over a group of people. As such flying a drone over someone’s home is a trespassing violation. It is best to be conversant with the laws concerning unmanned aerial vehicles before […]

The technological advancement of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), also known as drones, has given rise to a new wayof conducting building/property inspections. Rather than risk the safety of personnel, drones can take their place. For this and many other reasons, more and more construction/industrial firms prefer using drones for inspection. Here is why you too should consider the including drones in the inspection process. Drone use reduces health and safety checks. When it comes to the structural examination of buildings, there are safety regulations and health checks businesses must abide by before a human inspector can explore and inspect potentially risky environments. When drones are used to do part of the job or even the entire job, the number of checks is minimized. Construction and industrial firms can use drones to collect in-depth data without risking the safety of personnel. Most industrial and constructional inspections come with an amount of unavoidable risks. These risks can be as a result of the height of structures, or the danger electrical and mechanical equipment pose, or the likelihoodof structures not being structurally sound. Whatever the risk, drones allows business to replace personnel with UAV when it comes to the collection of in-depth data. […]