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Drone Photogrammetry and 3D Mapping

Make a digital twin of an asset, so everyone at the office can access it.

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Digitise Anything in the Real-World

A 3D model of your asset allows your whole team to study, whenever and wherever they choose. No more transportation of people to and from the site, saving you both time and money.

Using cutting-edge drone photogrammetry and 3D modelling technology, we'll provide you with a high-resolution and photorealistic replica of your asset. Following your specifications, Engineers With Drones will create a digital version of your infrastructure, site, object or landscape that's tailor-made for you.

What can 3D mapping detect?

Cracking

Find cracking in concrete structures and easily localise them on an accurate three-dimensional model.

Cut/fill Discrepancies

Monitor earthwork changes over time for a fast and cost-effective way to avoid any discrepancies.

Water drainage

Combined with thermal imaging, easily pinpoint any areas of water drainage and damage.

Erosion/corrosion issues

Easily locate and isolate any areas of your asset that have been affected by erosion or corrosion.

Insulation coverage

Combined with thermal imaging, easily locate cold spots or poor insulation coverage.

Haul Road Issues

Discover potential and current defects on haul roads and access routes caused by vehicle and machinery traffic.

Why choose 3D mapping with a drone?

Detect hidden problems

We use cutting-edge technologies to detect problems that would otherwise be invisible. These include 4K ultra-HD photography/video, LIDAR and thermal imaging.

Hard-to-reach spaces

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.

No downtime

Downtime is expensive and inconvenient. Using a drone, our engineers can conduct a thorough survey with little to no downtime.

No risk to your assets

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.

Quick turnaround

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.

Rapid response

Need us there in a hurry? No problem. Let us know what you need, and we can be there on the same day. After all, sometimes the problem just won't wait.

Real-time consulting

Sometimes the brief can change even in real-time. If need be, you can be stood there right next to the drone operator, directing them as the situation develops.

Safety

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.

We use 3D mapping for these services

3D mapping is incredibly versatile, and we use it in various types of inspections serving multiple industries.

A close-up photo of an electrical pylon taken during a drone inspection

Power Grid Inspections

Instantly usable data via a safer and more cost-effective process

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Telecommunications

Get critical data on cell and telecommunication infrastructure

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Real Estate Drone Services

Add "Wow Factor" to residential and commercial property listings

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Bridge Inspections

Safer, more cost-efficient, with less downtime

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Ships and Marine

Safe, precise and instant reports on vessels and infrastructure

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A drone performing a roof inspection

Roof Inspections

Accurate, safe and instantly actionable data collection

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Wind Turbine Inspections

A more cost- and time-effective way to receive critical data

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Landscape Inspections

Endless perspectives, without manned aircrafts or structures

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Storm Damage

Assess damage quickly and with pinpoint accuracy

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Farm Mapping Services

Accurate and efficient analysis of crops and land

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Rail Inspections

Eliminates downtime and safety concerns, at a fraction of the cost

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Rivers and Waterways

Safer, more precise data collection at a fraction of the cost

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Pipeline Inspections

Efficient, fast and safe.

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Industrial Inspections

Keep production running while collecting instant critical data

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Forestry Mapping

Faster, cheaper and more accurate analysis of land

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Flare Inspections

Safer and more cost-efficient flare (oil and gas) inspections

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A photo taken by a drone of rooftop solar panels during an inspection

Rooftop Solar Inspections

Ensure solar panel efficiency from precise data collection

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Coastal Infrastructure

Monitor coastal assets safely and with more precision

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Tower Inspections

Instantly view complex structures, keeping risks to a minimum

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Historical Buildings

Analyse historical buildings without risk to people or property

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A drone performing a wind turbine inspection

Energy Inspections

Inspect and maintain energy assets without risk or downtime

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Insurance Services

Record and document reliable visuals without safety concerns

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A photo of a cell phone tower taken with a drone

Line of Sight Surveys

Reduced risk, damage to towers and delays

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A photo of a quarry taken with a drone

Mines, Quarry and Landfill

Monitor status and progress without downtime

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Tanks, Silos and Vessel Inspections

Get fast, usable data from a safe distance

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Construction Services

Instant, actionable data with no downtime

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A photo of an oil refinery taken with a drone during an inspection

Oil & Gas Inspections

Fast, actionable data without the risks of traditional inspections

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Solar Farms

Get actionable data on quality and operational health

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Water Tower Inspections

Critical, pinpoint details with none of the risk

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Building Inspections

Clearer, faster results without the risks

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Industrial Chimneys

Actionable data from a safe distance, with less downtime

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Are you IAA Certified?

Engineers With Drones is the first company in Ireland to hold the new EASA Specific Category authorisation. We are authorised by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) operations in both urban and rural environments. Total transparency: our Specific Category Authorisation Number is IRL.UAS.AUTH1002.

What about insurance?

All of our operations are insured in the EU and globally. We hold €6.5m public and product liability, €13m employer's liability and €1.3m professional indemnity (base level, coverage raised as required).

Why use engineers?

We are more than just drone pilots. If you're looking for overhead footage of your wedding reception, we're probably not right for you. Our backgrounds and our primary qualifications are in engineering, and it's here that we think we add the most value. We know what we're looking for, and we know how to find it. If you have a technical engineering problem that a drone can solve, we can understand you. Tell us what you need to see or find out, and our engineers will use their drone piloting skills to make it happen.

Are you based in Ireland?

Yes. We're a local Irish company, and that's how we can respond so quickly to the needs of our Irish clients. We can be with you in next to no time, with the right equipment and certifications to operate them, whatever your location.

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