Using a drone for surveying.

[52classic]

I have a requirement to survey a building in the Swansea area. It is burned out and our Engineer needs to report on the extent of the damage.

The cost of scaffolding is just out of the question so we thought..... Why not use a drone?

Does anyone have experience of this or indeed does anyone have a drone that would be suitable for doing the job?

Max altitude involved is no more than 20 Metres but picture quality needs to be good and recordable.

Any ideas or help would be gratefully received.

[AndrewEH1]

If you are doing it professionally you need to have official CAA training, licences and insurance.

Probably cheaper/easier to hire someone with all the necessaries who will have a high quality drone with proper camera.

Although I'm sure you could find someone local to do it for beer tokens!

Edited by AndrewEH1 on Wednesday 2nd December 16:40

[SAB888]

52classic said:

I have a requirement to survey a building in the Swansea area. It is burned out and our Engineer needs to report on the extent of the damage.

The cost of scaffolding is just out of the question so we thought..... Why not use a drone?

Does anyone have experience of this or indeed does anyone have a drone that would be suitable for doing the job?

Max altitude involved is no more than 20 Metres but picture quality needs to be good and recordable.

Any ideas or help would be gratefully received.

We've had a company that does this sort of thing in our offices a few times, including today. It's very impressive. They do 3D surveying, photogrammetry and point clouds to create a model or Cad drawings.

[52classic]

Thanks Andrew. I'm not against the professional route, subject to costs of course, but most of the flying would be within the perimeter of the building's shell and all of it within the site boundary.

Maybe the answer is to buy one for the job but if any of the PH drone flyers fancy the 'amateur' job for beer money plus then that'd be great news.

[Emeye]

Not sure if I post this but I am CAA certified and this is my company - www.flyingsurveys.co.uk

It is illegal to use a drone for commercial purposes within the UK without being CAA certified - happy to answer any questions.

[AndrewEH1]

I wouldn't go out and buy a semi-pro level drone unless you personally want one as a hobby.

Drones aren't easy to use and require lots of practice. Ask me how I know...

[52classic]

Thank you all. Michael, I'll PM with some more detail if I may. SAB888 I would be grateful for a contact with the firm you mention. If local may be just the job for us.

[SAB888]

52classic said:

Thank you all. Michael, I'll PM with some more detail if I may. SAB888 I would be grateful for a contact with the firm you mention. If local may be just the job for us.

I will get contact details in work tomorrow. They've done work for us in the Bridgend area, and they also do work in England, so can travel.

I've sent you a PM.

Edited by SAB888 on Wednesday 2nd December 19:15

[dangerousminds]

Give Chris a ring here: http://cavwales.co.uk/

has full Permission for Aerial Work from the UK CAA (i.e. the licence)

And has a range of units depending on application

Tell him Rich sent you.