Drones to Detect, Measure, Record, Analyse, Report

Benefits of Drone Technology for UK Projects

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In our ever changing world we need to keep abreast with new ideas that provide significant benefits to our projects. The technology is useful for: asset inspections, site surveys, mapping / modelling and security services to name but a few. Current aircraft can be fitted with the latest camera technology, and are available to support  projects. Find out how your project can benefit from the use of drone technology.

Tim Whitaker: Director – 01489 588453

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Benefits

The use of drones with onboard equipment and a highly trained operator can provide many obvious benefits for a project. Owners, sponsors, project managers, business analysts need to be aware of the opportunities and benefits available from the use of drone technology.

 

• Time – Many human tasks involving inspections, surveying, mapping and surveillance can be completed significantly quicker using drone imagery.
• Cost – With a single operator, drone and onboard equipment, it is usually cheaper than the human alternative.
• Quality – Improved quality achieved via regular drone inspections and high definition visual reports.
• Risk – In many instances, a reduction in risk can be gained from improved reporting and lower on-site human intervention.
• Accuracy – Geo Positioning and measuring software can be used to gain accurate measurements of distance and volume.

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Drone Asset Inspections

Detailed inspections of assets to determine condition. A fully trained drone team can provide a detailed record of inspection to be downloaded and used for maintenance and reporting. High Definition images can be processed into 3D mesh models of structures, and downloaded for future record.

Other projects that would benefit from a 3D model are:

• Bridges – A detailed inspection of the entire bridge can be conducted with no other equipment and no Health and Safety issues.
• Chimneys and other large structures – One qualified drone operator with a drone can provide a detailed HD record of a structure for inspection, far quicker and cheaper than an alternative.
• Buildings – Obtain a record of inspection of buildings and their maintenance state.

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Drone Surveys

Get the latest photogrammetry of your site. The proposed benefits are: reduced Risks, improved Reporting, accurate Results and an accurate record of Progress.

• Reduce the cost and time of earthworks – Topographic Survey, Visual records of excavation, Stockpile measurements, Cut and fill calculations and more.
• Health and Safety – Potential hazards can be identified quickly from an aerial perspective. Also a reduced requirement for human onsite inspections.
• Bottle necks – Site bottle necks can be identified and resolved.
• Repeatable site surveys – Using the same waypoints and flight path a drone can capture images on a daily or weekly basis to create a record of progress.
• Leak detection and modelling – Use thermal imaging analysis to detect and analyse leaks.
• Confined spaces – Small versatile drones can be employed to carry out inspections in confined spaces.
• Reporting site progress with aerial images – Using either a live data stream or a record of progress using a series of 3D images, project reporting is of a greater quality and relevance.

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Drone Mapping and Modelling

The introduction of drone mapping has changed aspects of site surveying and construction monitoring. Data collection is easier, faster and cheaper. The 2D maps and 3D models generated from drone imagery provide an aerial view of your project, but also include a rich set of data that can be measured, analysed and communicated. Uses of mapping and modelling include:

• Communication – Use a topographical 3D model to communicate with client(s) the progress of construction or demolition.
• Record of construction or demolition – Visual record for future reference and lessons learnt.
• Planning permission requests – A topographical 3D model can be created with a geo positioned CAD drawing object inserted into the model.

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Drone Security

The use of drone technology with night vision cameras can offer a cheaper more effective solution to current security models. Using height and night vision cameras to the advantage, effective site security can be established.

 

• Time benefit – Quick to deploy and identify the threat.
• Cost benefit – A potential reduction in security staff.
• Risk – A reduced risk for security staff.
• Accuracy – Night vision cameras at height can accurately detect and record the threat.

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Drone Team

Contact us to discuss how your project can benefit from the use of drone technology. Our experienced drone team have at their disposal a range of fixed and rotary wing drones, with the latest cameras to support you with any of your projects. However, we can also provide training, support and guidance if you want to take ownership of this technology.

Contact: Tim Whitaker – tim@ipsofacto.uk.com

Tel: 01489 588453

Lancaster Court, Barnes Wallis Road, Fareham, Hampshire. PO14 5TU

 

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Contact

For more information about how your project can benefit from drone technology, please contact:

Tim Whitaker
Tel: 01489 588453
Email: tim@ipsofacto.uk.com