CPD | Drones the Laws and uses in Construction

Drone Site Surveys Ltd Anthony Carter has created a CPD accredited course outlining the UK Drone laws and some uses for UAVs in the construction industry.

Drone use is increasing in construction, with providers creating new and innovative services to the market. From Topographical Surveys, Thermal Inspections, Point Clouds, Crop Health investigations, and Roof Inspections, to name but a few, drones do more than take pretty pictures.

Drone Site Surveys offers our CPD event for free at our Liverpool Science Park HQ three times a year. We can accommodate up to 16 people for our 2 Hour course approved by The CPD Certification Service. We can also come to your premises although a fee may apply. Contact us at info@dronesitesurveys.co.uk for availability.

The CPD course will give you an understanding of the current UAV Laws in the UK and an appreciation of a selection of the services that drones can carry out. As well as high-quality pictures from every angle imaginable, drones and software can capture data using photogrammetry, lidar, thermal, multi, and hyperspectral cameras.

Our course is ideally suited to construction professionals and enthusiasts alike who would like to learn more. 

One of the most commonly used services for drones in construction is a humble roof survey. What a game-changer drones have been for this service, no more cherry picker hire, driver and banksman hire, road or lane closures, and road permits required. Even with all of the previous listed, the UAVs can get higher quality pictures from angles never achievable before, add in a thermal camera and get data on heat loss, water ingress, and cold bridging to take your humble roof survey to another level.

With over 130,000 drone users in the UK, and growing, according to the Civil Aviation Authority, this technology is only going to grow in popularity.

Since the global pandemic started, Goldman Sachs has used Aerial Footage in over 95% of its merger and acquisitions. Stephan Feldgoise, Goldman Sachs global co-head of mergers and acquisitions has stated “We have been selling asset-based businesses all over the world using drones for site visits and fly-overs,” Read the full article here.