InspectionDrone provides AI‑driven drone inspection services for infrastructure such as bridges, viaducts, wind and solar farms, and construction sites. Their platform combines high‑resolution and thermal imaging with photogrammetry, laser scanning and BIM to generate digital twins, automatically detect deterioration, and pinpoint defects for maintenance teams. The service is supported by a network of over 1,500 certified pilots and machine‑learning models trained on thousands of defect images.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Large-scale infrastructure such as bridges, viaducts, renewable‑energy installations, and high‑rise buildings require regular inspections to detect structural deterioration, but traditional manual surveys are time‑consuming, costly, and expose personnel to safety hazards.
Solution
InspectionDrone delivers end‑to‑end drone inspection services that combine high‑resolution visual and thermal imaging with photogrammetry, LiDAR, and laser scanning to capture detailed data of complex structures. The collected data are processed by a proprietary AI platform that automatically detects, classifies, and geolocates defects, producing 3D models and digital twins that integrate with BIM workflows. Machine‑learning models, trained on thousands of engineer‑validated images, provide reliable defect identification across multiple asset types. Results are delivered through cloud‑based analytics and customizable reports, enabling asset owners to plan targeted repairs and reduce downtime. The service is supported by a fleet of certified pilots and automated drones, ensuring rapid, high‑precision data acquisition for both routine monitoring and emergency assessments.
Target Audience
Primary customers are infrastructure owners, public administrations, utilities, construction firms, and renewable‑energy operators responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and asset management of bridges, viaducts, towers, wind/solar farms, and large civil structures.
Features
- Fleet of certified drones equipped with 4K/6K/8K video, high‑definition cameras, and thermal sensors for fast, high‑precision data capture
- Integrated LiDAR, radar, point‑cloud generation, and laser scanning to produce accurate 3D maps and digital twins
- AI/ML algorithms trained on thousands of defect images to automatically label, classify, and locate structural issues
- Seamless BIM integration delivering detailed 3D models and actionable insights for maintenance planning
- Cloud‑based analytics platform with customizable dashboards and reports for real‑time asset monitoring
- Multi‑sector capability covering bridges, viaducts, roads, wind and solar farms, electrical pylons, construction sites, and civil buildings