CPD - Drones the Laws and uses in Construction

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.