Capabilities and benefits of UAV surveys

20 April 2023

At M-EC, our CAA-certified pilots can rapidly obtain accurate data and detailed measurements in various environments to provide datasets and solutions using our state-of-the-art multi-rotor drone and payload.

This methodology allows M-EC to capture data over a large area and in restricted ground access. Using a drone for inspection surveys provides safer access to assets which are dangerous, hazardous, and hard to reach or access. UAV inspections reduce the risk to the inspector and, in many cases, save considerable time compared to using on-ground surveying techniques.

The data from the UAV delivers potentially more information than terrestrial techniques, which can be shared and viewed multiple times by engineers, reducing the number of site visits and again making for a safer working environment.

What can the drone be used for?

Aerial Surveys
Topographical Surveys
Solar Farm Inspections
Pylon Inspections
Stockpile Measurements
Quarry Surveys
Erosion Monitoring
Archaeological Surveys
Measured Building Surveys (elevations, sections and roof plans)
Volumetric Calculations
Area Calculations
Orthographic Photos
Inspection Photos/videos

We understand that each project requires a unique approach, so product and deliverables are tailored to suit the client’s specific needs, which include video footage, still photography and thermal camera imagery, to provide valuable information for engineering inspections.

M-EC are experienced, with the necessary training, skills and insurance to operate commercially, and all our surveys are meticulously planned and undertaken by an in-house CAA-approved Pilot.

Key benefits of a UAV survey:

Utilising a UAV has the ability to capture applicably accurate data to the required output fast and efficiently over large areas whilst also allowing inspection or survey data capture in inaccessible or dangerous areas terrestrially.
Allows a range of outputs to be achieved through the various data captures methodologies such as 3D terrain models, 3D point cloud, 3D mesh models and large format orthomosaics to suit the project’s requirements,
From the various outputs, there is a multitude of post-processing methodologies that can be undertaken on the output data, such as topographical surveys, measured building surveys, GIS analysis, 3D model creation, digital terrain model design and manipulation, volumetric analysis and visual impact assessments.
The UAV has the ability to record in 4K video and take 20MP still photographs in either JPEG or RAW for inspection surveys.