UAV used for Chimney Stack Inspection

With the latest cold, damp weather, there have been a few concerns regarding the structure condition and safety of some brick chimney stacks.  Stacks which have been built many years using traditional clay bricks and mortar and have since remained dormant of use.
To assist with the Grade 1 visual inspection, Quantity Surveyors have used our services and that of the unmanned aerial vehicle to their full advantage.
After we complete our risk assessment and obtain the necessary permissions, the UAV is deployed on site with a professional DSLR or video camera and flown to within metres of the structure or any part of it. From there, via our live video downlink, we can see at ease any degrading of the brick work or mortar or any other problem area which will give cause of concern.
In this example a scaffolding structure would have taken days to erect at a cost at approximately £9000.00 pounds never mind the inconvenience to the residents in the area.
Our overall cost was less than 5% of the scaffolding hire charge and completed in about 1.5hrs with the images delivered next day.
The QS can now call upon the necessary maintenance teams to take care of the mortar and brick work.

The results of the grade 1 inspection

Snow covered Mountains of Mourne

The Mournes has always been a favourite location of mine whether we walk or fly.  And I love to photograph the rolling mountains whenever I can.
Today was no exception.  I had a few commissions which took me airborne.  The majority of my time was spent in the Newcastle area travelling throughout the mountainside.  Its only from my perspective as an aerial photographer can we appreciate the stunning world in which we live.
But to photograph the Mourne Mountains covered in snow is really the icing on the cake.
We are compiling framed prints ready for sale and if you should desire to get your hands on a limited edition set please do contact me directly.
Enjoy.

Donard to the Isle of Man