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Drone Surveys for Property & Construction
Using state-of-the-art aircraft and high-resolution cameras, Plowman Craven’s highly-trained pilots are fully certified by the Civil Aviation Authority to conduct drone surveys in even the most congested areas. With take-off clearance at just 5m and an in-flight clearance of 20m, we're used to operating in complex and challenging environments, collecting the accurate data required for our topographic surveys, 3D building models, property condition and inspection surveys.
Our drone survey division captures highly-accurate geospatial survey data and high-resolution imagery.
Working closely with our Property Development and Property Management teams, our UAV division captures highly-accurate geospatial survey data and high-resolution imagery from even the most challenging or inaccessible locations - with drone surveys taking a fraction of the time of traditional survey methods.
Integrated into existing workflows throughout the project lifecycle
Enhanced UAV data is seamlessly integrated into existing workflows throughout the project lifecycle, with services ranging from condition surveys, building elevations and topographical surveys to 3D drone mapping, Building Information Modelling (BIM), Health & Safety assessments and environmental assessments.
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Meet the Vogel Freedom system
Our new Vogel Freedom system has revolutionised the surveying of railways and infrastructure, able to deliver sub-5mm accuracy from a position of safety.
UAV survey projects
Recent UAV survey projects have included everything from listed buildings and Central London offices to historic Universities and residential housing estates, with work being carried out at Smithfield Poultry Market, Pembroke College Cambridge, Earls Court, Royal Brompton Hospital and even Tottenham Hotspur’s stadium roof… to name but a few.
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Industry-leading safety procedures
- High Redundancy Autopilot
- Falcon can fly with 3 of 8 rotors broken
- Resistance to Interference
- Flight Planning & full Risk Assessment
- Pilots qualified and medically checked
Range of benefits
- Rapid Deployment
- Reduced Programme Timeframes
- More & Better Data
- Value-Add Deliverables for Clients
- Reach Inaccessible or Hazardous Areas
Deliverables
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Interactive 360° panoramic
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Building Information Models (BIM)
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3D Point Clouds
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Structural & condition surveys
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Orthophoto
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Flying Permissions
Interactive 360° panoramic
Building Information Models (BIM)
3D Point Clouds
Structural & condition surveys
Orthophoto
Flying Permissions
As one of the few companies in the UK to have Operational Safety Case (OSC) approval from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), we are authorised to use drones in even the most congested areas, including Central London. Having submitted a 280-page operating manual to the CAA, we are permitted to overfly people and property at a height of 25m, as well as taking off and landing from this distance. The basic CAA permission is 50m, which means we are able to capture much higher quality data.
Why walk when you can fly?
Plowman Craven is continuing to push boundaries through a dedicated UAV division that uses the latest drone technology to provide high-accuracy surveying and inspection services to the property, rail and infrastructure markets.
How Can We Help?
Let’s discuss your requirements and see how our expertise in Drone Surveys for Property & Construction can help on your next project.
Plowman Craven has 60 years’ experience providing integrated measurement and consultancy services to the property and infrastructure markets.
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