How a drone can help your business
A surveying drone is no longer just an upgraded children’s toy. It is a powerful, practical piece of imaging technology that delivers a sound return on your investment. Indeed, thermal inspection drones are rapidly gaining in popularity in the following fields:
Construction:
A surveying drone can quickly conduct topography mapping and volume analysis on land with accuracy and precision that is hard to beat. It can be used to monitor ongoing projects and to track changes over time. One of the main functions of a drone is that it reduces the need for ground-based teams and allows those workers to be deployed elsewhere, improving operational productivity and efficiency.
A thermal imaging drone is a valuable tool for the construction industry, not only in inspecting hard-to-reach areas and supporting asset management but in testing the energy performance compliance of the build, allowing issues to be identified and remedied early. It is also of great benefit to companies retrofitting insulation to older properties by proving the thermal performance enhancements of the works.
Utilities:
Thermal inspection drones are ideally suited to identifying hot spots, structural damage and solar panel malfunctions before they become an issue, making them highly valuable to businesses operating in the renewable energy sector.
They are also used by energy companies to inspect roofs, power lines and HVAC systems, keeping human operators safe on the ground while conducting rapid and accurate inspections of their infrastructure, allowing maintenance activities to be planned or deferred based on the condition of the equipment and infrastructure, reducing unplanned downtime and making impressive cost savings.
Drainage specialists and water companies are strong advocates of drone technology, deploying them widely to inspect culverts, pipelines and sewers to identify the cause of blockages and check for damage. Their small size and controllable nature means they easily navigate through tight, confined spaces, delivering high quality visual images to inform decision making and resolve leaks and blockages.
Agriculture:
Commercial drones can deliver impressive benefits to farmers and land owners, quickly capturing geographic data, mapping vegetation and soil erosion and assessing the health of crops and livestock without needing to cover the ground on foot.
The insights delivered by a drone can help improve margins by optimising irrigation, detecting issues and putting in place early interventions to improve outcomes. By regularly surveying the land and the livestock, a picture is developed of the health of the farm and the success of any interventions, allowing the business to make effective long-term strategic decisions to improve profitability and resilience.
Emergency services:
Thermal inspection drones offer great utility to the emergency services, detecting heat signatures in challenging terrain to improve search and rescue mission outcomes and identifying the location of fugitives to support safe apprehension. They can help direct firefighters to blazes and pinpoint the origin of the fire and the location of any building occupants, allowing tailored rescue plans to be enacted and improving safety outcomes.
A surveying drone is a vital piece of technology that allows emergency services and security personnel to develop rapid response strategies based on data gathered in real time without exposing their on-ground teams to unnecessary danger.
NRC Radio’s drone offerings
At NRC Radio, we are proud to offer high quality commercial drones to satisfy all use cases. Our most popular models include the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise (M3E) and the DJI Mavic 3 Thermal (M3T). Both of these models have advanced features including a 56x zoom, 12MP resolution and 45 minute flight time. These features deliver supreme levels of efficiency to drone pilots across all industry sectors.
As with all of the communications technology that we stock, our drone range consists of rugged, weather resistant units that are compliant with all relevant industry standards. They deliver high-precision positioning that far exceeds the capabilities of typical GPS units, are compatible with cloud services and DJI apps and with a fast charge function, they are well suited to rapid deployments.
Choosing a drone
We understand that every business is different, and therefore, we always strive to ensure that our customers are delighted with the performance and utility of their commercial drones. In order to tailor an appropriate solution to your needs, we perform a full assessment of your requirements, considering the environment in which the drone will be used, the types of mission for which it will be used and any limitations it must comply with, such as regulatory, compatibility and technical.
We can pair your drones with your existing technical solutions, including radio communication systems, vehicle tracking and remote notification systems. This means you benefit from a seamless integration and a reduced training burden, becoming operationally effective more quickly.
By delving deep into your specific needs, we are able to recommend the most appropriate solution for your business. At this point, we offer the opportunity to test the most suitable drone in your own environment with the support of one of our technical experts.
Once you make a purchase, our after-sales support is exemplary, and we are always ready to offer troubleshooting advice, to perform software updates and maintenance as well supplying replacement components should your drone be damaged or consumable parts wear out.
Speak to us today
NRC Radio are communications experts with decades of experience in delivering secure, mission-critical solutions that aim to improve safety and security for your business. We understand the distinct needs of the professional sectors and supply rugged and reliable equipment to deliver your mission objectives and exceed your expectations. Please speak to us today to find out more, to book a demonstration or to place an order.
