Drone surveys provide a fast, cost-effective and highly accurate means of inspecting roofs, buildings and land to inform maintenance programmes. Using a variety of survey methods and deliverables, drones can serve a range of assessments.
SUMO GeoSurveys has a fleet of different drones and sensors, facilitating a range of specialist methodologies. From high-resolution cameras for capturing detailed photos, to thermal cameras for identifying possible heat loss, our CRB approved surveyors are equipped to help you with your routine maintenance throughout the year.
Roof Surveys
Drones offer a unique perspective of rooftops without the need to physically access them. Our cameras capture high-resolution photos and video to help assess the condition of the roofs and features, such as gullies, chimneys and tiles.
We can also produce condition reports, drawing upon our findings from the survey.
Above : Close-up photo of a roof.
Building Surveys
Drone photogrammetry surveys can produce point cloud data and 3D models of buildings by stitching together a series of photos.
From the images captured on site, we can generate orthorectified photos of the roofs and elevations. These are high-resolution, scaled and flattened photos which enable those working on the building, such as architects, to assess the condition of each elevation and pin-point areas of interest.
In addition, photogrammetry can be combined with laser scanning to fill in high-level, out-of-reach places as part of a Measured Building Survey.
Above : Orthorectified elevation of a school building.
Thermal Surveys
Specialist thermal cameras can identify hot and cold spots on the roof and faces of a building.
In doing so, a thermal survey can indicate areas of poor insulation, air and water leaks, and, if present, faulty panels in solar arrays.
Above : Radiometric photo of a building, highlighting hot and cold spots across the roofs.
Landscape Surveys
Drones are the ultimate mapping tool for surveying landscapes, including school grounds.
Where land is being acquired or sold, a photogrammetry survey can inform the size and levels of a site, as well as notable features contained within.
Outputs include an orthophoto, georeferenced to OS coordinates; a Digital Elevation Model (DEM) containing x,y,z data of the site; and a 3D model.
This data can be combined with a traditional topographic survey for improved referencing.
Above : Orthorectified photo of a school and grounds.
General Photography and Video
With the ability to capture photos and video from a unique perspective, drone surveys can showcase your school in a new light.
As part of any of the above surveys, we always aim to capture a few extra shots for use in your school prospectus, website, newsletters, or social media.
Alternatively, if none of the above surveys are required, we can carry out a dedicated marketing survey specifically to capture photos and video.
Above : General photograph of a school.
Internal Photography and Photogrammetry
Using a combination of cameras attached to telescopic masts as well as drones, we can capture photos of high-level areas and carry out photogrammetry surveys indoors to record elevations.
This may be of particular help when considering a maintenance programme for high-ceilinged rooms such as school halls and gymnasiums.
Above : Orthographic photo of an internal elevation.
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