Project overview
Sky Revolutions was tasked with conducting an aerial roof survey for Siemens to assess the condition of their facility’s roof. The client needed to avoid the safety risks associated with traditional high-level manual inspections, particularly due to the presence of asbestos cement roofing materials.
Malcolm Howdle, our in-house RICS Surveyor, led the project using state-of-the-art drone technology.
Client requirements
- Safety: Siemens required a roof inspection that would eliminate the risks associated with physically accessing asbestos cement roofs.
- Speed and efficiency: The client sought a quicker alternative to manual inspections, which are time-consuming and often hazardous.
- Comprehensive imagery: In addition to the roof inspection, Siemens requested general aerial imagery of the site for broader facility management purposes.
Methodology
Sky Revolutions utilised the AscTec Falcon 8 Trinity drone, a highly advanced drone equipped with a 36-megapixel camera to conduct a detailed aerial survey. The high-resolution stills captured provided Siemens with a comprehensive view of the entire roof area, allowing them to identify any potential issues safely and effectively.
The aerial inspection was completed in just three hours, far faster than a traditional manual roof inspection. The 36MP high-resolution images provided exceptional detail, enabling an accurate assessment of the roof’s condition without the need for dangerous physical access.
As the roofs were made of asbestos cement, manual inspection would have posed significant health and safety risks. The drone survey provided a safe and thorough inspection solution, delivering the required imagery while keeping the process risk-free.
In addition, Siemens benefited from general aerial imagery of the site, which could be used for further analysis and planning.
Feedback
Malcolm Howdle, BA (Hons) Lond BSc (Hons), MRICS, highlighted the success of the project:
“As many of the roofs are asbestos cement I would not have been able to safely access them to inspect at first hand, so the drone survey enabled me to have a comprehensive and safe view across the entire roof areas.”
Conclusion
Sky Revolutions delivered a safe, efficient, and highly detailed aerial survey for Siemens, allowing the client to assess their roof without the need for high-risk manual inspections. The project was completed in record time, and Siemens benefited from both the roof inspection and additional aerial site imagery.
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