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Drone LiDAR Survey Ireland

Cost-effective aerial thermal imaging scanning

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Cutting-edge mapping technology

When looking to closely inspect your land or structure, drone thermal imaging gives you the most accurate data points possible. Get an in-depth look at areas that would otherwise be hard or impossible to reach. Engineers With Drones uses the very best in aerial thermal imaging scanning technologies. With our comprehensive deliverables, you can quickly and easily inspect a crystal-clear 3D model of your asset.

What can LiDAR inspections detect?

Coastal changes

Find changes and irregularities to coastal landscapes that would otherwise remain invisible.

Wide area mapping

With the ability to cover larger areas of land during each flight, drone LiDAR is a more efficient alternative.

Floodplain issues

Help to mitigate the damage caused by flooding through early detection and prevention.

Engineering irregularities

Locate issues and anomalies on man-made structures such as roadways and bridges quickly and easily.

Agriculture defects

Scan and monitor large areas of farmland to quickly assess data such as slope variation and sun exposure.

Underwater issues

Using LiDAR can locate shortcomings or defects that would otherwise be invisible underwater.

Pollution density

Isolate areas that show a high reading of chemicals such as Carbon Dioxide, Sulphur Dioxide and Methane.

Microtopography

Closely understand the variability of your asset's surface down to the scale of individual plants.

Much more

The applications of LiDAR inspections in domestic and industrial environments are almost limitless. Ask us what it can do for you.

Why choose LiDAR inspections with a drone?

Detect hidden problems

We use cutting-edge technologies to detect problems that would otherwise be invisible. These include 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 LiDAR inspections for these services

LiDAR inspection is incredibly versatile, and we use it in various types of inspections serving multiple industries.

A UAV performing a drone bridge inspection on an old stone road bridge

Bridge Inspections

Safer, more cost-efficient, with less downtime

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A DJI inspection drone inspecting the wall of a coastal pier

Coastal Infrastructure

Monitor coastal assets safely and with more precision

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Construction Services

Instant, actionable data with no downtime

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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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Forestry and Agricultural

Faster, cheaper and more accurate analysis of land

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Historical Buildings

Analyse historical buildings without risk to people or property

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Insurance Services

Record and document reliable visuals without safety concerns

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Landscape Inspections

Endless perspectives, without manned aircrafts or structures

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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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Oil & Gas Inspections

Fast, actionable data without the risks of traditional inspections

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Power Grid Inspections

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

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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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Solar Farms

Get actionable data on quality and operational health

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Storm Damage

Assess damage quickly and with pinpoint accuracy

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Telecommunications

Get critical data on cell and telecommunication infrastructure

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How does it work?

Reach out and tell us your idea

We take emails, phone calls, messages, everything! If you are unsure of what's possible we are happy to advise, the most important thing is to get in touch. We would be delighted to answer any questions you may have.

Start at the end

With drones, it's best to begin where you want to end up. What sort of deliverable would you like when it's all finished? If you are not sure then we can advise. We can look at what you would like and work backwards from there.

Scope of work and set a price

Once we have agreed on what is to be done, the scope of work is set and a price is agreed upon. We feel it is vital that everyone knows what they are getting and what they are paying for it. There should be no confusion.

Permits and other paperwork

Once we have confirmation you are happy to proceed, we start the ball rolling. We organise things like RAMS, site permits, Air Traffic Control clearance and much more. Basically, we generate everything needed to turn up on-site with all our ducks in a row.

Field Operations

Next, we do the work on site. We have the gear, we have the know-how, so now it's time to get the job done. This can sometimes be affected by the weather, but for the most part, we get the job done on the date specified.

Post Processing

This is where we take what we generated in the field and turn it into a final deliverable for you. This can be anything from the raw data itself, to fully processed Orthophotos, condition reports, CAD line work or thermal imagery.

Handover

The final step is the handover of the deliverables. We tend to use a cloud-based service, so you can access your data anywhere. We can also tie into your existing systems if that is more convenient.

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LiDAR Drone Survey Cost

While LiDAR drone survey costs vary from project to project, they remain vastly lower than their traditional equivalents. Using a drone, with its LiDAR capabilities, means you can remove the cost of having to use a manned aircraft (plus its crew). Engineers with Drones are fully insured to fly wherever you need. Please contact us for more information or a free quote.

What technology do we use for LiDAR inspections?

We purchase the latest drone technologies as they come on the market to ensure you are getting the highest quality service from us at all times. Here is a quick look at what we would be most likely to use for a typical LiDAR inspections inspection.

Our equipment
DJI MatriceM300 RTK M300 RTK by DJI

Our flagship drone: The M300 RTK by DJI is the premier enterprise-level inspection drone on the market. With a flight time of up to 55 minutes, lots of built-in redundancy, and a host of payloads to choose from, this is our go-to UAV for inspection work. When coupled with the Zenmuse H20T camera, it is capable of safely inspecting high-value assets at a stand-off range.

  • Drone
  • Camera
  • Thermal Imaging
  • Ultra HD
  • Long range
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Our equipment
DJID-RTK 2 Base 2 D-RTK 2 Base 2 by DJI

The DJI D-RTK 2 mobile base station helps make accuracy easy. This GNSS receiver supports GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, and GALILEO signals, allowing for centimetre-level positioning. The integrated IMUs monitor movements and calibrate tilt sensors to minimize risks.

  • Tri-pod
  • Mobile station
  • Centimeter-accurate position
  • survey
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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.