Confined, Hazardous and Hard to Reach Surveys

In the last five years, drones have been making their presence felt across the economic landscape from agriculture and architecture to engineering and insurance.

Fast , Cost Effective and Safe

They have been adopted so easily in so many markets because they are a fast, cost effective and safe alternative to traditional methods of working. And have proven themselves to be effortlessly adaptable to any natural or built environment.

Statutory Inspections

Which is why drones are fast becoming an integral element of the often complex, costly and risky world of engineering. Drone technology can assist in everything from crane inspections to internal examinations of tanks and flues.

Defect Detection, Degradation and Repair Progress Monitoring

Iprosurv has been at the forefront of exploring and exploiting these applications on behalf of our clients. There are a huge range of uses for drones in engineering including defect detection, degradation tracking, damage investigation, repair-progress monitoring, evidence collection and loss prevention.

High Tec Systems and Software

And we are constantly investing in our tech to make sure that our clients are getting the best results possible as we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible. For example, our pilots fly the Elios 2 internal drone which is equipped with both RGB and thermal cameras which allows us to create 3D internal models of the surveyed structure.

Where to Use Drone Technology

• Legally mandated , periodic thorough examinations
• Internal examination of tanks and digesters
• Examination of crane structures
• Internal examination of boiler flues
• Building roof inspections
• Cold store insulation integrity
• Photo voltaic cell array integrity
• lift shaft inspections

What We Can Detect:

• Defect detection
• Degradation tracking
• Damage investigation
• Repair progress monitoring
• Evidence collection
• Loss prevention
• Poor Insulation
• Security Issues
• Pre Risk Evaluation

Specialist drones include?

• Elios 2 caged drone for internal inspections
• Asio caged drone for internal inspections
• Tritex drone with built in thickness gauge
• Matrice 210 RTK
• Matrice 210 Thermal
• Matrice 300
• Matrice 300 Lidar

In recent years, the United Kingdom has witnessed a remarkable transformation in the realm of engineering and data collection, propelled by the rapid adoption of drones.

These unmanned aerial vehicles, once seen primarily as tools for enthusiasts and hobbyists, have now emerged as revolutionary assets in the domain of accurate data collection.

By seamlessly integrating cutting-edge technology and precise data-driven insights, drones are reshaping the landscape of decision-making processes.

Their pivotal role in revolutionizing asset inspection, particularly within the statutory inspection market for safety and compliance assessments, is positioning them as the vanguards of a new era.

One of the most striking examples lies in the implementation of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER), where drones are set to play an instrumental role in enhancing efficiency, safety, and the overall trajectory of future inspections.

They can also collect data that would be difficult or impossible to obtain using other methods. As a result, drones are becoming increasingly popular for engineering inspections in a variety of industries.

Incorporating drones into an inspection regime, including LOLER inspections, not only streamlines the process but also improves the accuracy, safety, and overall effectiveness of the inspection efforts, contributing to better maintenance practices and reduced downtime.

Advantages of drones in Engineering Statutory and LOLER

Efficiency and Speed

Drones can rapidly cover large areas and access difficult-to-reach locations, significantly reducing the time required for inspections compared to traditional manual methods.

Minimized Asset Downtime

By swiftly completing inspections, drones help minimize the downtime of assets such as machinery, equipment, and structures, ensuring they can return to productive use sooner.

Enhanced Safety

Inspecting potentially hazardous or hard-to-reach areas remotely with drones eliminates the need for inspectors to expose themselves to risky environments, enhancing safety for personnel.

Reduced Costs

Drone inspections can lead to cost savings by decreasing the need for scaffolding, cranes, and other equipment necessary for traditional inspections, as well as reducing labor costs.

Detailed Visuals

High-resolution imagery and video captured by drones provide detailed visuals that inspectors can review in-depth, potentially identifying issues that might be missed through traditional inspections.

Data Accuracy:

Drones equipped with specialized sensors can gather accurate data, measurements, and measurements, improving the precision of inspection results.

Historical Comparison:

Drone inspections can create a historical record of assets over time, allowing inspectors to track changes, identify trends, and assess the effectiveness of maintenance efforts.

Minimal Disruption

Traditional inspections often require shutting down operations during the inspection process. Drones can inspect assets while they’re still in operation, minimizing disruption to regular business activities.

Remote Accessibility

Drones can be operated remotely, making them suitable for inspecting assets in remote or challenging locations, including offshore structures, tall buildings, and remote industrial sites.

Data Storage and Analysis

Inspection data collected by drones can be stored digitally and analyzed using various software tools, enabling more efficient reporting, documentation, and sharing of findings with relevant stakeholders.

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