Drone inspections and surveys are a great solution for tall and complex structures such as towers. A highly specialist approach is required to inspect them. Using state-of-the-art industrial inspection drone technology, Engineers With Drones offers visual inspections of tower assets. We capture footage and data from previously impossible angles in significantly less time compared to traditional methods. Keeping your staff safe, while inspecting at a faster rate and at a reduced cost. All this without disruption to your operations.
Drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras allow you to accurately assess the condition of a tower. Infrared photographs can be used to detect extreme temperature differences that can locate otherwise unseen issues, such as concealed moisture damage and heat leakage.
The use of drone 3D modelling technologies gives you the opportunity to inspect a digital twin of a tower from the comfort of your office. This detailed replica can be inspected at a minute level, allowing you to make a record of any areas that are in need of attention. Issues such as poorly executed repairs, general damage and other potential weaknesses can be shared with your employees, suppliers and other shareholders at the click of a button.
Drones equipped with LIDAR technology produce high-resolution 3D models and maps of your tower. LIDAR deliverables allow you to remotely inspect tower forensics and assessments at the highest level of detail.
The use of specialist impact-resistance technology deployed with our drones allows us to access areas that are otherwise too hazardous or difficult to reach. Get instant data from confined spaces without the time-consuming, labour-intensive and costly methods of the past, and with zero risk to personnel.
The safety of your personnel and our own is paramount, and we place it at the forefront of our company culture. Ask us about our HSSE systems and practices.
Drone inspections take up less of your manhours and resources than traditional inspections, giving you a faster and more budget-friendly return on your investment.
Downtime is expensive, unpopular and inconvenient. Using a drone, our engineers can conduct a thorough survey with little to no downtime.
Our equipment won't touch or even go close to your assets. Our high-resolution cameras use optical zoom to give extreme close-up views while staying a safe distance away.
We use cutting-edge technologies to detect problems that would otherwise be invisible. These include 4K ultra-HD photography/video, LIDAR and thermal imaging.
Drones aren't just for flying up in the sky. Our specialist drones can fly into confined spaces like chimneys and boilers to look for issues that would otherwise be inaccessible.
We understand that you need answers fast. We can deliver a plain-English report with clear-cut conclusions in days. Then, you can take the steps you need to and get back to doing what you do best.
Drone technology is cheaper, safer and more reliable than traditional methods such as scaffolding, cherry-pickers and ropes. It's also quicker and less labour-intensive. We will bring everything we need and be out of your way that same day.
The inspection of tower structures and tall chimneys using traditional methods can be very dangerous. It is also time-consuming and labour-intensive. Not only does it involve asset downtime and working long hours in dangerous environments, but also unproductive gaps between data collection and feedback.
Resolving break-downs, detecting abnormalities and carrying out routine inspections, have all become more streamlined and efficient with the use of drones. Our drones reach heights and angles that are simply not possible using structural assistance. We can also record footage from a distance, or get right up next to a mast or tower without causing any disruption. Multiple angles and distances allow for a clearer understanding of your assets' condition. All this can be achieved without the time constraints of erecting structural assistance, giving you the information you need instantly.
Faster reports and diagnosis mean quicker implementation of fixes with savings made in the short and long-term. The zoom capabilities of our cameras mean that, even from a distance, the quality of the image recorded is of super-high detail.
It is important to perform inspections of your tower assets on a routine basis. This is to ensure they are structurally safe for maintenance personnel and the public. Inspections using drones are a proven low-cost way to help gather vital information to help prioritise and plan maintenance activities.
A pre-climb drone inspection will optimise your technicians' time. It will not only identify potential climbing and safety issues, but also the right tools needed for any repairs. This not only reduces the risk to maintenance teams by avoiding multiple dangerous climbs, but also the overall cost.
We perform fast visual inspections of towers to determine the status of the structure and cabling after a storm. Our status report will help you prioritise the needed repairs.
Our drones (and our people) can offer a lot more than just HD images. Our team all come from specialist engineering backgrounds, and they use all the very latest drone technologies and capabilities to deliver expert analysis on all types of commercial, civil and industrial assets. If you need an engineer's expertise, next-generation drone technology and industry-leading deliverables, then you've come to the right place.
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Optical zoom is a feature found in cameras that allows you to change the focal-length of the lens, which in turn magnifies the image. Unlike digital zoom, which simply enlarges the pixels of an image, optical zoom physically moves the lens elements to zoom in or out, resulting in a higher-quality, more detailed image.
Optical zoom is better than digital zoom for several reasons. Firstly, optical zoom maintains the image quality and sharpness because it captures more detail from the subject. In contrast, digital zoom often results in a pixelated, blurry image because it enlarges the existing pixels of an image, which degrades the quality.
Secondly, optical zoom allows you to get closer to your subject without physically moving closer, which can be useful in situations where you cannot or do not want to approach your subject closely. This can be especially helpful for wildlife photography or for taking photos of events from a distance.
Overall, optical zoom is a valuable feature that can help you capture high-quality, detailed images from a distance, making it a must-have for many photographers.
UHD or Ultra High Definition signifies that a camera's resolution is 3840x2160 pixels. This is exactly four time higher than high definition cameras (1920x1080 pixels), and so UHD is often also know as 4K. More about drone photography...