Facade Inspections

Complete Project Execution from Drone Flight To Final Deliverables

Aerolab works with architecture, engineering, and construction management firms that would like to leverage the advantages of drones during the investigative phase of a building façade restoration and remediation project. Drone-based geospatial data collection provides timely details and data needed to locate and visualize a variety of anomalies. This quick acquisition of data in hard-to-reach locations is invaluable in developing initial scopes of work by delivering meaningful and actionable information about a project site condition.

Aerolab provides mission-based drone flight plans and close-proximity vertical inspections reinforced by our experienced, knowledgeable, and professional FAA-certified drone pilots, data analysts, and software engineers. Drone technology today can be utilized in dozens of applications where physical inspection of buildings and infrastructure in areas that are extremely difficult, if not impossible, to reach can today be deployed by specialty drones.

Facade and Building Envelope Inspection Applications and Services

Our inspection services cover every aspect of building envelopes, from high-resolution exterior scanning and infrared moisture detection to 3D point-cloud modeling and live video documentation. Each method pinpoints anomalies, supports restoration planning, and integrates directly with your BIM workflows.

1. Complete exterior façade surface scanning with annotated imaging and severity descriptions

2. Pre-engineering cable drop reconnaissance inspections

3. Pre/post restoration condition assessment photogrammetric mapping

4. 3D point-cloud modeling with centimeter accuracy for as-built conditions and BIM integration

5. Infrared scanning for moisture and water infiltration

6. Historic preservation mapping and modeling

7. High-resolution geo-referenced anomaly location data capture

8. Live video streaming and documentation

9. Close-proximity aerial reconnaissance

The Aerolab Facade Drone Inspection Process

Aerolab’s focus is on the investigation, documentation, and quantification of existing conditions in the course of an inspection. Our clients use the results of these aerial inspections to present a more fully developed scope of work for budgeting, phasing, scheduling, and bidding for repair and maintenance work. We have helped companies save up to five times their traditional inspection costs by replacing scaffolding or rope access with comprehensive drone inspection systems. As a company committed to innovative and time-saving technology solutions, Aerolab continually refines our services to meet clients’ specific needs and to educate any audience interested in the latest advances and challenges in spatial data collection, processing, and drone operations.

Testimonials

Hear how Aerolab’s clients leverage aerial insights and data analytics to uncover critical issues, optimize maintenance, and secure project outcomes.