When a storm hits, the priority is understanding the full extent of the damage — quickly and safely. Engineers with Drones can mobilise within hours of a weather event, assessing buildings, roofs, infrastructure, and land from the air without putting surveyors inside or on top of compromised structures. Every image and video clip is GPS-referenced and timestamped, producing a contemporaneous evidence record suitable for insurance claims and repair planning.
We understand the importance of speed after a storm. Engineers with Drones aims to mobilise within hours of a weather event — often on the same day. The sooner you know the full extent of the damage, the sooner you can respond, make safe, and begin repairs.
A building that has suffered structural damage in a storm may be unsafe to enter or survey on foot. Drone inspection removes that risk — engineers assess the full extent of damage from a safe distance without putting surveyors inside or on top of compromised structures. Large areas or multiple properties can be covered in a single sortie.
All imagery and video is GPS-referenced and timestamped at capture — creating a contemporaneous record of the damage as it was found immediately after the event. The condition report is structured for insurance submission, giving loss adjusters and insurers a clear evidence package that reduces the risk of disputed claims and speeds up the assessment process.
Roofs are especially vulnerable to wind damage, with failures often going unnoticed until they worsen. Drone inspection provides complete photographic coverage of the full roof area — safely, without foot access, and without risk of causing further damage to the surface. Missing tiles, membrane puncture, flashing failure, and structural deformation are all detectable in a single pass.
When Storm Éowyn struck Ireland in early 2025 — one of the most severe storm events in the country in a decade — Engineers with Drones mobilised approximately 15 units within 12 hours of the storm clearing. Operating across the country alongside ESB linesmen, drone pilots surveyed storm damage at scale across the national grid network. What would otherwise have taken a week to two weeks of walking surveys was compressed to 10-minute drone flights per location, enabling surgical and rapid restoration of power to affected customers.
Complex surveys and inspections require more than just a pilot. Our engineers can help you scope your requirements and indentify the right approach.
