Drone roof survey and inspection methods are becoming more and more popular for both residential and commercial applications, and for all the right reasons. They are fast, safe to use, and do the job with a high degree of accuracy. In this blog, we will offer some insight into the various factors that should be taken into account when conducting roof surveys with a drone. Without further ado, let’s start:

The most important factor to consider when conducting a drone building survey is the drone itself. The drone should be reliable; stable even during poor weather conditions; and should have the required features to carry out the job. These factors will be discussed in greater detail below.

1. Stability

The ideal drone should be able to fly and remain stable even in less than ideal conditions, from the occasional strong breeze to persistent windy weather. This means that generally, the cheap drones that can be bought online are not really up to the task. Professionals are prepared to invest money in high-quality equipment to carry out high-quality surveys.

2. Real-time video transmission

The ability to transmit the video footage that the drone captures in real-time is important if you want to conduct accurate and useful roof surveys with a drone. Having the ability to see what the drone sees in real-time is simply more efficient than just recording the footage and viewing it later, after the drone has landed. The ability to broadcast real-time footage is not automatically a feature of all drones.

3. GPS capabilities

Another feature that a drone should have is a geographical positioning system, or GPS. A drone with built-in GPS capabilities is much easier to control, allowing the operators to concentrate less on controlling the drone, and more on actually inspecting the roof.

4. Quality of the camera and other sensors

Speaking of controlling the camera, having a drone that captures high-quality images is another important factor. A high-quality camera ensures clear photography and videography, allowing the operator to properly survey your roof. Other sensors like thermal sensors will also help in this regard. The average drone survey price rises with the quality of the camera though, so professionals expect to pay more for better images.

5. Good battery life and flight range

The longer the battery life, the more time the drone will be able to fly and conduct the survey before landing, which means that the job can be carried out faster. A good flight range is an important factor when surveying large properties, or multiple buildings.

Are you looking to have your property in the UK efficiently and accurately surveyed with a view to carrying out repairs? We suggest that you try our services. At Environ Property Services, we have heavily invested in state-of-the-art drones to reduce the time and costs associated with building surveys.

We then offer a variety of home maintenance and repair services from roofing repairs to damp proofing, mould removal, period restoration, emergency drainage, and more.

Modified Nail Gun Drone For Fixing Roofs

Drones have proved highly effective at UAV rooftop inspection and can now fix them as well! Recently, scientists were inspired to create an octocopter equipped with a nail gun, designed to fly up and fix roofs autonomously.

They modified the drone by equipping it with a nail gun, and its ground-based motion-sensing system gave it the ability to track its exact aerial position. That tracking information enables the drone to hover over the damaged area of the roof and repair it by nailing down roof tiles. However, there’s no suggestion that drones could ever completely replace skilled tradesmen.

Why Use Drones For Roof Surveys?

Aerial inspection using RPAS is capable of carrying out detailed visual roof surveys, especially on inaccessible properties, buildings, and other structures. It’s quick and easy for a surveyor to capture detailed photos of high-level metalwork and stonework.

During a roof survey, surveyors can easily view chimney stacks, weather-vanes, valley gutters, and concealed roofs. However, the drone operator must have a great deal of experience in surveying roofs and properties, especially if the target is a historic building. Moreover, surveyors need to know what they’re looking for and where. They should also know how to analyse the roof condition and identify problems.

Reasons For Using A Drone Survey

There are many reasons for using drones for RPA ceiling inspection and roof inspection services. Drones are far safer when used to inspect roofs, minimising the risks both to surveyors and to the fabric of the building. They are adaptable and can be used to access hard or impossible to reach areas, returning real-time images so better, faster, and more accurate decisions can be made on projects.

As well as quickly and accurately identifying problem areas, drones can be used to monitor the ongoing progress of a repair or replacement project, identifying delays and potential delays.

Here at Environ Property Services, we routinely use drones for roof surveys, providing our clients with accurate information and precise estimates for repairs or replacement projects. We also offer the most competitive drone roof survey cost in the UK. Call us today for more information about our services