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When is the best time to use a Thermal Infrared camera for conducting roof inspections? UAVs or Drone’s as they are known have the ability to create great aerial photography and videography which has been understood for some times, however, were you aware that they can also be fitted with thermal infrared cameras to add a whole new dimension to property inspections? Thermal imaging cameras provide a non-contact temperature measurement across [...]

Aerial Property Inspections and Surveys Despite the fact that drones have a huge amount to offer the construction industry, it's an area that has been slow to develop. However, the use of UAVs when it comes to all sorts of building projects is finally beginning to increase and construction firms are realising the benefits of having a camera in the sky. In the USA, where we tend to look for previews of what's to come to us [...]

Pandemic Learning and Certification Accreditiation and Certification Catch Up News CAA Operational Authorisations, General Visual Line of Sight and A2 Certificate of Competency now added to our certification ~ OSC ~ GVC ~ OA ~ A2CofC ~ Thermography Level 2 ~ We have used our down time during the COVID pandemic to focus on learning new things and becoming further accredited in the operation of UAV drones. Firstly, early in the lockdown period, [...]

One key area where drones can offer real benefit is working within the construction industry.  While some firms are already leveraging the considerable powers of the UAV at all stages of development, this is potential that is still largely untapped in the UK. Drones can become involved at the earliest stages of development at the land survey stage.  A drone pilot can complete a series of short flights to create a topographical map or even [...]

Drones can add an exciting and different component to your wedding photography and videography and they're getting to be a much more popular part of planning to capture your big day.  There's a few things to be aware of though to make sure you firstly get a drone pilot who is insured and will fly legally at your wedding venue and also who can capture the photos and footage that you would like to look back [...]

The build-up of gases such as methane in landfill sites is a common problem for councils & landowners, particularly if the land is identified for development. Drilling boreholes to relieve the gas build-up, along with 'flash burning' the methane is a significant undertaking, so the identification of the heat spots and potential underground fires is critical. The use of drones to complete the survey and land inspection using thermal imaging payloads is a new technological development and access to [...]

Solar energy is becoming more and more popular with both domestic and commercial customers alike. An increasing focus on the perils of climate change has led to a surge in interest regarding renewable energy sources and you don't have to travel far before you find roof mounted solar panels.   With such interest showing no signs of slowing, solar panels are bound to become more and more part of our everyday lives. How do they Work? [...]

Drones are pretty much all over the news at the moment and the wedding industry has been quick to try out what they have to add in terms of photography and videography.   Used correctly, with their sweeping views and unique bird's eye perspective, they can add a real sense of Hollywood production to your finished wedding images or video  but there are a few things to bear in mind if you're considering hiring on [...]

In today's competitive property market, buyers will move more likely to form an opinion of your property online before they decide to see it in real life. Drone footage and photography can play a key role in presenting your property in the best possible light and attracting buyers and encouraging them to come and find out more for themselves. Drone footage, or an aerial perspective in general, has the ability to put your property in [...]