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03 June 2016 | Updated 01 January 1970

Mitie has launched a new drone service to enable improved property surveying, efficient thermal mapping and the inspection of high-rise buildings.

The drone’s high resolution 4K camera is said to boost the accuracy of each survey giving facilities and property managers a more detailed inspection service.

With the ability to reach 400ft, previously inaccessible places are reachable from the ground and without the need for specialist equipment. Footage and imagery of any areas of concern are immediately transmitted to the operative’s smartphone or tablet for inspection. This data can then be processed in real-time to Mitie’s computer aided FM (CAFM) system, Miworld.

Mitie trialled drone technology for its pest control business, inspecting roofs for gulls’ nests and has extended its use across the whole FM spectrum of services including:

• Maintenance – general building damage inspections.

• Thermal population surveys – using heat seeking cameras to spot pests in undergrowth and birds nesting on roof tops.

• Thermal mapping – analysing ‘hot spots’ on the building to identify potential savings via improved insulation.

• Security – remote surveillance to view vast areas in a fraction of the time.

• Surveillance – for cleaning at height requirements.

• Aerial mapping – for landscaping services.

“Drone technology is great innovation which increases our safety when working at height and it also offers both cost and time efficiencies compared to traditional surveying methods,” stated Peter Trotman, MD, Mitie’s pest control business. “The new technology enables us to provide our clients with a more comprehensive and flexible service with the ability to recommend options in real-time.”

The small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS) are operated by licensed Civil Aviation Authority members improving safety and reducing the cost of surveying at height.

Picture: A Drone service is now being offered by Mitie

Article written by Robin Snow | Published 03 June 2016

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