Previously, we discussed the benefit of using drones for infrared inspections, but I would like to dive deeper into the specific types of inspections made possible through this aerial technology. Drones are extremely beneficial for inspecting roofs and buildings, solar fields, roads and bridges, agriculture, and electrical facilities, to name a few. Whether using an infrared camera or not, drones streamline these services down to a compact formula that saves time and money, while also increasing safety.
Focusing our attention to roof inspections has allowed us to perfect the process, thereby allowing for detailed and efficient results to benefit your maintenance or construction needs. When it comes to roofs specifically, there are many reasons why inspections are necessary. Some of them include:
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- Identify defects
- Assess real estate value
- Evaluate repairs necessary to estimate costs
- Confirm insurance claims
- Prepare for solar panel installation
- Routine maintenance
To complete these inspections in the past, personal safety and high costs were put at risk. Quite often inspectors fall and injure themselves, or even experience the roof collapsing. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a total of 5,486 fatal workplace injuries, 865 of those being falls, slips, and trips. According to the National Safety Council, in 2022, 700 workers died, and from 2021-22, 129,010 were injured due to falls from elevation. With drones, all those risks disappear.
Accessing New Heights with Safety in Mind
Instead of worrying about accessing inaccessible or dangerous areas through complicated methods, drones allow us to fly to any location. Whether it is an overhang feature, a decaying roof, or part of a construction project that is difficult to locate through standard means, drones can access all these areas in just a fraction of the time a normal inspection would take. The benefit of aerial capture is that we can get as close or as far away as necessary to either see the full landscape or the minute details.
There are many purposes for inspecting a roof, or even large scale construction process, and all of them are equally important. Inspections to evaluate the integrity of roof and gutter systems, as well as checking for missing or loose shingles or signs of leaks are just some of the qualities necessary to review. When these imperfections add up, it is very easy for the condition to fall into disrepair and damage the rest of the building. With drones, it is easy to review all areas of the roof for these conditions, whether up close or from afar. While assessing heat quality of energy exchange, drone technology also offers infrared imaging to assess pressing heat and associated defects.
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I am not just a licensed drone pilot, but also a licensed engineer with years of infrastructure experience. My drone services pre-plan the exact flight path necessary to track all relative data while also being able to recognize potential problems or hazards resulting from industry building standards. Please contact me for a complimentary consultation via phone at 856-437-7900 or through the contact form below.
As always, Test Moore, Fail less.
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