Investigations at Height: Flying and Climbing High with Tech Tools


This presentation will look at how technology is used to perform condition assessments at height and in places with difficult access utilizing a virtual toolbox that includes a wide range of instruments and tools for non-destructive evaluation and testing, and a fleet of drones, each of which has a different use. The presentation will discuss how to use drones and tools at height; how the industry is using drones in new ways; and how some municipalities are changing policies to adapt, especially with regard to facade inspections.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand ways that drone usage can facilitate the gathering of useful data on consulting projects.
  2. Learn the advantages and limitations when proposing drone use to clients
  3. Identify the capabilities and limitations of different drones on the market and future trends.
  4. Learn how to approach projects with success in mind from start to finish.