Façade Inspections with Drones: The Future of Maintenance

Date Posted:Wed, 3rd Jul 2024

Inspecting and mapping façades has always been a difficult process, involving significant amounts of machinery and manpower. This is especially the case for tall or unusually shaped buildings where fully accessing the whole façade can be difficult. Drone façade inspections could be the solution to the problem and are also a cost-effective option.

Better monitoring and measuring

Monitoring the conditions of building or buildings is much easier with drone technology. Drones can monitor the façade and catch problems early before they become a serious risk to the building’s integrity. Façade inspections are a vital part of the maintenance process, and it allows you to fully understand the condition of your building as it ages. Manual inspections can be difficult to carry out regularly and this can mean structural problems are left to develop and become more of a problem.

Speed and efficiency of service

Traditional Facade inspections involve slow and hazardous methods like rope access, or scaffolding, and even ground-based techniques. Drone inspections mean you can carry out maintenance surveys regularly and safely helping you recognise issues before they require a full-scale operation.

Compared to traditional and manual inspections drones can be used to collect data quickly and efficiently. Drones can rapidly fly at a safe distance from towers or buildings and collect high-resolution data which can be then analysed.

Added Safety

As we build taller and more impressive buildings, it becomes significantly more dangerous for manual inspections. With the use of drones this danger is completely removed as drones’ small size and flight means they can accurately capture and monitor façade changes and degradation without the need for hazardous altitude work.

Better Façade Maintenance with Drone Technology

Working with commercial drone companies allows you to benefit from their extensive experience and knowledge in utilising drones in different industries. We specialise in surveying, mapping, construction monitoring and inspection services using drone technology, and this extends to façade maintenance and monitoring.