Drone Inspection Services

Chandler Drone Services provides professional optical and thermal drone services.

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Drones are changing the way the world does business. Nearly every industry has a use case for them, and yours likely does as well. Whether you are a roofer looking to map out moisture in low slope commercial buildings, or an electrical utility wanting to save money on pole analysis and inventorying, Chandler Companies has a solution for you.

Commercial Roofing

Moisture Mapping

We have teams of commercial drone operators across the US who can capture data on any building in the country. That data is then sent back to our headquarters to be imported into our proprietary software, which produces a model that we can use to show you, down to the inch, where trapped moisture is hiding in a roofing system.

This technology is incredible at providing clarity to your clients, data to help with insurance claims, and more importantly, peace of mind, knowing you have all of the moisture in a roof outlined and accounted for. Re-roofing? No problem. Coating? Let’s get a model made so we can verify you won’t roof over wet insulation.

It’s cheap, and accurate, and we can perform the scans just about anywhere, with no need to physically climb on the roof. Use the contact form above and we’d love to chat with you and put your mind at ease.

Utility and Substation Inspections

Electrical Utilities benefit from adding a drone program to their existing maintenance plan for their distribution and transmission towers. Our drone teams can inspect hundreds of poles a day, in any terrain. Our analysis includes both standard imaging, and thermal imaging, providing a dual layer of data for our analysis.

We work with highly skilled linemen to analyze the images, and provide a report outlining all of the poles in organized severity ratings, along with a breakdown of each of the found issues. This methodology allows for tremendous savings as crews can now be focused on critical issues before they occur, and catastrophic events can be mitigated through cheaper, and faster inspections across the entire system.

Solar Field Inspections

Chandler Companies is proud to work hand in hand with one of America’s leading thermal engineers. We staff a crew of analysts, which similar to our roof inspections, report back any and all anomalies, down to an individual cell in a panel. Cost analysis and expected loss of revenue is also included, outlining the real time effect damage identified is having on a system as a whole.

Inspections take hours, not weeks, and can be done year round. Our reports are engineering grade, and actionable decisions can be made immediately after the report is delivered, saving owners precious time and manpower. Get a digital twin of your solar sites, aerial thermal inspections, data normalization, serial number mapping, warranty claim features, equipment records, mobile tools and more — all powered by our industry-leading data model. Standardize and compare data across installations, increase performance, reduce risk and lift ROI.

Property Marketing

Adding a bird’s-eye view of your business’s story can be the thing that truly elevates you in the eyes of your customers. Chandler Drone Services provides stunning aerial tours of any property, business, or municipality. We work with state-of-the-art editing solutions, and the latest in drone cinematography systems to provide the best in resolution and clarity. Feel free to check out one of our samples!

Use drone services to soar above the competition

Chandler’s drone inspection services are beneficial to the industrial sector, utility companies, commercial property owners, and municipalities. Drones can also be used to create aerial tours that are helpful for property marketing. Discover how our drones will contribute to your business’s success today.

FAQs

What is drone aerial inspection?

Drone aerial inspection is an innovative method of utilizing unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to conduct detailed inspections of structures, assets, and areas from an aerial perspective. With unparalleled access and precision, inspectors can safely gather highly-detailed visual data from a unique vantage point, providing a rich analysis that would otherwise be impossible.

How does the process of drone inspection service work?

Expert drone pilots operate drones equipped with high-resolution cameras and sensors to capture detailed images and collect precise data from specific areas. This data is processed, analyzed, and converted into actionable insights and reports.

What are the advantages of drone inspection?

Drones eliminate the need for manual inspections in hazardous or hard-to-reach areas, reducing the risks to human inspectors. They can also cover large areas quickly and efficiently, reducing inspection time and costs. You also get high-resolution imagery for more precise analysis and identification of potential issues.

Can drones be used for utility inspection?

Drones are ideal in utility inspections because they can inspect power lines, wind turbines, solar farms, pipelines, and other utility infrastructure. By capturing high-quality images, drones offer a safer and more efficient approach to monitoring these assets. They can also detect hidden defects, corrosion, or other issues requiring immediate attention, allowing for timely maintenance and repairs.

What industries can benefit from drone inspection services?

Drone inspection services can benefit a wide range of industries, including:

Are drone inspections more cost-effective than traditional inspection methods?

Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) inspections are a highly cost-effective alternative to traditional methods. Drones can survey areas much faster than manual inspections, reducing labor costs. In addition, using drones is a simple yet successful way to access hazards without costly equipment.

What types of equipment are utilized in drone aerial inspections?

Drone aerial inspections utilize various equipment, including:

Drones: Equipped with high-resolution cameras, thermal imaging sensors, LiDAR, or other specialized sensors.
Ground Control Stations: Devices used by operators to control and monitor the drone's flight.
Data Processing Software: Tools used to process, analyze, and visualize the collected data.
Communication Systems: Enables real-time transmission of data and live video feeds.

Are there any regulations or permits required for conducting drone inspections?

Yes, drone inspections require compliance with various regulations and permits, which differ across states. To initiate inspections, drone operators must acquire relevant certifications, licenses, and permits from aviation authorities. They must also ensure compliance with airspace restrictions, privacy laws, and local regulations.

However, an experienced drone inspection company can handle all compliance requirements and obtain necessary permits and authorizations for a smooth operation.

What type of information can be gathered using drone inspection services?

Drone inspections offer a variety of important information, including detailed visual inspection data, infrared imagery to detect heat signatures, analysis of structural integrity, and the ability to measure distances between objects.

How accurate are drone inspections?

Drone inspections provide highly accurate aerial imaging with the use of GPS technology. The images captured during a drone inspection will be incredibly detailed and allow for precise measurements that could not be possible without drones. Additionally, drones with sophisticated mapping software can accurately map out an entire area in minutes.

Testimonials

My metal roof was clearly damaged by hail but insurance said it was cosmetic only, so they wouldn’t pay for a new roof and only offered me about $1,000 for some window damage. Chandler’s forensic team proved the metal damage was more than cosmetic and I got a new roof with a final damage claim of $148,000! Chandler did all the work and got paid by insurance. It cost me nothing, thank you!

Just want you to know how pleased I am with the work your crew did for me. They sure are good workers. They did such a good job cleaning up too.

Very well done. Addressed issues as they came about. Respected site, excellent clean up. Soffit/fascia were a real mess installation was tough done professionally. Live on well-traveled road lots of compliment wish I would have put up a sign but people stopped to ask who installed roof & amenities, tell them very nice. Well done estimate right on the money, very reasonable.

From the 1st phone call, to the quick response to check out our roof. Then photos (because we couldn't see what was up there ha...ha).A competitive estimate, phone calls returned with answers to my questions! Thank you!! The team arrived promptly at 7am and have been working non-stop, respectful to our family and to our neighbors too!! 5 Star Service!! Thank you!

Excellent, professional, responsive customer service. Provided great guidance through the process so we knew what to expect. Quality, fast work to completion. Highly recommend!

Great company to work with, the workers did an excellent job and they made sure everything was cleaned up before they left.

Good crew -worked long and hard on a “hot” day.

Quick response, had done the roof before and did a great job. Local contractor that has been in business many years.

My wife and I were very pleased with the work they did not only the roof but the clean up on the ground afterwards. Thank you, Chandler Roofing, for a job well done. Awesome job quality service, fast and attentive. We are so happy with our new roof.

You can trust the Chandler Companies

Over decades of listening and truly understanding our customers’ needs, Chandler has created revolutionary, industry-unique programs that were custom-designed to meet those needs. We give all the credit to our Customers. We listened and will continue to do so as we’re always adding new and improved programs to serve you better.