What are the benefits of using a drone?
The use of a drone negates the need for the surveyor to access the upper parts of the building. It is therefore safer and less expensive from a client's perspective as high-level access can be costly.
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It is also less time consuming, avoiding the need for expensive scaffolding or platform equipment.
What are the different reasons for using a drone?
To enable close inspection of roof coverings and roof detailing
High definition photographs of awkward or difficult roof detailing for close desktop assessment
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In what circumstances would you use a drone?
SOC of industrial building - on file to record condition at commencement of lease.
If assessing roof proble, carry out drone survey in addition to internal inspection to determine the location of defective roof coverings or poor detailing
Chimney stacks - close inspection of details (high definition photographs)