All about Commercial Drone Inspections You Need To Know

 

Are you thinking about using a commercial drone inspection or visual survey for a new project? You are paying close attention, because your business must go green! With a drone inspection you will be able to find problems before they become costly real estate headaches. Also, with a visual inspection you will be able to determine the cause of a problem much quicker than an inspector on foot.

What makes commercial drone inspections such a big deal? Well, it's not the money. Commercial drone inspections cost no more than regular inspection (under $15 per hour) and often less than a handful of man hours. Better detail, more thorough visual inspection than even ground level visual inspection.

As we have noted in prior articles, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has mandated that all UAV (unmanned aerial vehicles) be operated by FAA certified pilots. This is because UAVs are similar to commercial airplanes in the way that they are able to collate data from multiple flights over a large area and then analyze the data to identify problems. Commercial drones have the ability to scan large expanses of land in a fraction of the time that human pilots can do. The next time you hear a company or person touting the benefits of their new aerial robot, take some time and consider just how much time and effort would have to be spent by a human being to conduct the same inspection of your company's facility.

Is a drone inspection package better than an insurance inspection package? Yes, and no. If you have a large site or if you think you might need more resources to effectively inspect your company's facilities, then a drone inspection package makes perfect sense. But, if you have a small or medium sized site, an insurance package may be just what you need. It also makes sense to consider the resources your company currently has and to evaluate whether or not those resources could be used to perform your drone inspections.

Are there differences between commercial drone inspection packages and commercial auto insurance? Yes, and no. A commercial drone technology inspection package will cover everything that an insurance inspection package would, but it also takes into account whether or not the insurance company is providing coverage for the items found on the site. If they are not doing so, you may want to consider either upgrading your existing coverage or adding a commercial drone technology package to your auto policy.

How are commercial drone inspection services different from traditional tower inspections? Most traditional tower inspections utilize technology, which picks up the signals from drones flying low to the ground. These signals are detected and analyzed by the tower's sensors and can tell the control center, whether or not a building is safe for human operation. However, with commercial drone inspection services, the actual technology utilized does not pick up the signals from the drone. Instead, the towers themselves identify hazards on site-whether there are electrical issues, debris or mechanical issues-and send a signal to the control center.

When using this type of technology, there is no need for a human being to verify whether or not a building is safe for human operation. This means there is no potential for human error during the drone inspection process. While there is still a need for humans to oversee the actual inspection process, using commercial drones will eliminate any potential for human error and make conducting the actual inspection more efficient.

It is clear that there is no end in sight for the use of drones for commercial purposes. As we continue to learn about all of the new applications for drone technology, the demand for drone services company that offer commercial drone inspection services will grow accordingly. As we move into the future, businesses that offer these services will have even more to offer to their clients in the way of services and technology to safely operate and inspect their commercial drone aircraft.