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September 6, 2017

Reasons to Use Drones for Inspection

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. […]

August 17, 2017

What UAVs are Looking for During Drone Roof Inspections

Roof inspections are one of the more common uses for drones. But, what exactly are they looking for when performing these drone roof inspections and how do they spot damage with the drones? Why Drone Roof Inspections Are Performed Insurance companies mainly use them to look for damages in the roof. This is important for both determining if damages exist before issuing a policy, and for examining damages after a claim is filed. Homeowners also can do them when buying, selling, or just if they are curious about the condition of their roof. Now with the use of drones, these are quicker and cheaper than ever before, which means people are starting to utilize these services more. Roofs are one of the most important components of the house to be inspected because they can be one of the most expensive and important things to fix. Because they are above the ground and somewhat difficult for people to get to, that makes drones perfect for the job. Also, people walking up on the roof may cause damage just by walking, while drones do not contact the roof at all. What Are Drones Looking For During the Inspections? When drones fly to […]

August 14, 2017

Organizations Using Drones for Industrial Inspections

Companies across many different industries are starting to use drones for industrial inspections. Drones slash costs, time, and provide higher quality inspections while being a safer alternative. Add all those benefits to the fact that you can attach nearly any sensor you want to a drone, and it’s no wonder they are used for inspections so often. We talk a lot about all of these services drones provide, but not much about which large companies or government agencies are utilizing drone technology. Here are some big name organizations that are using drones for inspecting their infrastructure. The Royal Navy First on our list is the U.K.’s Royal Navy. They are using drones to inspect their ships, which means they can perform the inspections anywhere, even at sea. This cuts down on time and makes the inspections much easier to perform. The drones used for this must be heavy duty because experiencing winds of 60 km/h on the oceans is fairly normal. It’s great to see that government agencies are starting to use drone technology, as well as the private sector. Consumers Energy Consumers Energy is a U.S. based energy company that provides electricity and natural gas to over 6 million […]