Reduce risk and maintain compliance with our specialist risk management services.
We’re proud to be a leading provider of complete life cycle risk management solutions. From ensuring asset safety and legal compliance with our thorough engineering inspections to driving operational efficiency with our specialist non-destructive testing services, (and much more in between), we’re proud of the long-lasting partnerships we have formed with our customers over the last 160 years, based on the value of our solutions.
Drone Inspection Services
Safely access and inspect high-altitude or restricted access infrastructure with BES Group’s Drone Inspection Services.
We provide accurate and reliable infrastructure inspections across challenging environments and remote locations. As members of the Civil Aviation Authority, we pride ourselves on industrial safety and compliance. Our Drone Inspection Services provide comprehensive insights to help clients maintain structural safety and integrity.
What are Drone Inspections?
Leveraging Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) for safe access to challenging environments.
BES Group’s Drone Inspection Services enable engineers to carry out detailed Structural Investigations and critical Inspections and Surveys for assets in challenging environments. Our engineer-led team can use Drones to assess roof areas, bridges, culverts, and assets in remote locations
We use drones to reach assets that are difficult to access by humans via traditional access methods. Our engineers then review processed data to clearly identify any necessary remedial measures to ensure the safety, reliability and integrity of your structural assets.
By utilising our compact Unmanned Inspection Systems, we offer a versatile, rapid and efficient method of accessing structures across:
- High-altitude environments: e.g. Bridges, wind turbines, power lines and offshore platforms.
- Confined spaces: e.g. Storage tanks, pipelines, ventilation shafts, pipe systems and culverts
- Hazardous environments: e.g. Accessing Environments that include toxic gases, dangerous substances, or extreme temperatures to assess structures.
- Underwater environments: e.g. Accessing structures submerged in water or
environments where silt, water and other debris prevent traditional access methods such as diving
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How can Drone Inspection & Surveys help you?
Detailed, comprehensive inspections regarding your infrastructure.
Using traditional methods to inspect high-altitude structures and assets with restricted access can be complex, costly, and hazardous. In many instances, these structures are inaccessible to humans or would require either operational downtime or specialised entry permits.
BES Group’s Drone Inspection Services offer an accurate, reliable, and cost-effective method of safely inspecting assets which are difficult to access. We provide Drone Inspections and Surveys across various industries such as
Our engineer-led team review and interpret processed data from Drone Inspections & Surveys to assess the condition of assets and provide necessary remedial recommendations. We also provide a post-inspection review and documentation for future reference.
Why Choose Drone Inspections from the BES Group?
We work with DAKK Engineering for custom-built CCTV Inspection Systems developed for unrivalled accuracy, reliability and adaptability. As infrastructure specialists, we’re committed to utilising innovative, versatile access methods to ensure detailed Structural Inspections, Investigations and Surveys. Depending on the environment, or challenge, our engineers may utilise additional features such as:
- – Advanced Visualisation: High resolution cameras to facilitate high quality stills and videos.
- – Mapping & Surveying: To provide accurate data about transport networks to clients, we utilise UAV’s to access tracks, roads or waterways. This facilitates inspections across inaccessible or busy areas. Learn more about our digital surveys.
- – Advanced Data Processing: 3D Modelling & Thermal Imaging Analysis may be used to identify anomalies
- – Innovative Technology: Multispectral and Hyperspectral sensors are used alongside LiDAR technology for improved data quality.
Benefits of Drone Inspection Services
Rapid response
UAV’s can be rapidly deployed for real-time situational awareness enabling quicker decision-making during emergencies. Immediate data collection enables prompt assessments by avoiding environmental constraints, operational shutdowns and third-party approvals.
Safer form of access
An efficient solution for safer structural inspections where traditional methods are unsuitable. This reduces the risks of falls, accidents, and restricts exposure to confined spaces in line with HSE Guidelines.
Advanced data quality
Featuring multispectral, hyperspectral sensors, thermal cameras, or LiDAR technology to offer thorough inspections in unique environments.
Versatility and adaptability
Our drones navigate various environments and adapt to different tasks without being impeded by terrain or infrastructure. Our engineers may utilise Photogrammetry, 3D Modelling or Thermal Imaging to further analyse data.
Bespoke reporting
We create comprehensive reports including high-resolution images, videos and structural inspection results, and any suggested remedial actions.
Rapid response
UAV’s can be rapidly deployed for real-time situational awareness enabling quicker decision-making during emergencies. Immediate data collection enables prompt assessments by avoiding environmental constraints, operational shutdowns and third-party approvals.
Safer form of access
An efficient solution for safer structural inspections where traditional methods are unsuitable. This reduces the risks of falls, accidents, and restricts exposure to confined spaces in line with HSE Guidelines.
Advanced data quality
Featuring multispectral, hyperspectral sensors, thermal cameras, or LiDAR technology to offer thorough inspections in unique environments.
Versatility and adaptability
Our drones navigate various environments and adapt to different tasks without being impeded by terrain or infrastructure. Our engineers may utilise Photogrammetry, 3D Modelling or Thermal Imaging to further analyse data.
Bespoke reporting
We create comprehensive reports including high-resolution images, videos and structural inspection results, and any suggested remedial actions.
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Drone Inspection FAQ’s
Which Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) do we use for Drone Inspections?
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BES Group utilise custom-built DAKK Systems (DAKK CCTV Inspection System) by DAKK Engineering. These systems are designed and built to exact specifications, offering accuracy and dependability. DAKK systems are particularly effective in inspecting culverts and pipe systems, especially where silt, water, and other debris prevent traditional access.
Our range includes various models to suit different environments, such as:
- Large Crawler DAKK: Capable of climbing over debris.
- Mobile Push DAKK: Highly portable and efficient.
- Aqua DAKK Floating Robot: Designed for inspections in water-filled environments.
- Trak DAKK: Ideal for small culverts with reduced clearance.
What types of inspection methods use 1080 HD video recording, Infrared (IR) and Thermal Imaging?
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Drone Inspections utilise the 1080 HD stills and videos captured to give a comprehensive and highly accurate understanding of the infrastructure. The high-quality data is gathered by the DAKK CCTV inspection system and analysed by our engineer-led team. The types of inspection methods that use video recording, IR and Thermal Imaging are vast, enabling adaptability and access solutions for different sectors and challenges.
- Infrared and Thermographic imaging
- Infrastructure video imaging and stills
- Topographical Surveys
- Coastal Erosion Surveys
- Quarry Topographic Surveys
- Light Detection and Ranging Surveys (LiDAR)
What situations would Drone Inspections be preferred to Traditional Access Methods?
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At BES Group, we pride ourselves on putting safety first by utilising innovative technology for inspections. Drone Inspections can be used as an alternative to Traditional Access Methods for examination of critical infrastructure. Drones can ensure personnel are not at risk during the inspection and can reduce the cost for a lower-level technical inspection. Our engineers can remotely operate the UAVs to access the infrastructure and gather data around the asset’s integrity without risking their safety. Where we can use Drones instead of traditional access methods:
- Rope Access: we can use drones at challenging heights, where rope access is not a safe option for the inspection of infrastructure, to avoid risks to personnel.
- Confined Space Access: we can use drones to access confined spaces where the Confined Space Regulations 1997 restrict personnel from inspecting due to the risk of asphyxiation, toxic exposure, or entrapment.
- Suspended Access: we can use drones where suspended platform access solutions are not suitable for engineers to safely inspect the infrastructure.
- Diving: We can use drones, such as the Aqua DAKK Floating Robot, instead of diving because this may not be a viable option for the engineer to safely inspect the infrastructure.
What are Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs)?
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are drones that are controlled remotely by an engineer to carry out aerial inspections of infrastructure. Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs) are remotely operated drones that can be utilised on land or underwater in challenging environments to carry out inspections of infrastructure. UAVs and ROVs can be equipped with high-resolution cameras and multispectral and hyperspectral sensors, depending on your inspection needs. This technology enables immediate data collection and analysis about structures that cannot be safely reached by an inspector. Drones can be used where a visual inspection and survey are required.
What is the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)?
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The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is a public corporation established by the UK Parliament in 1972. They are an independent specialist aviation regulator and work to manage the UK’s aviation industry to ensure:
- The industry meets the highest safety standards.
- Efficient use of the airspace to ensure the environmental impact of aviation on local communities is effectively managed and CO2 emissions are reduced.
- The aviation industry manages security risks effectively.
