Residential // Commercial
Drone Surveying
Using high-tech drones to produce precise imagery, our chartered surveyors can accurately analyse measurements and perform calculations with minimal cost and maximum efficiency. Find out more about our drone surveying service by contacting our team.
What Is a Drone Survey?
Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs, also known as drones), accurate depictions of the surveyed area can be produced for numerous applications. Whether it is to monitor the condition of a building, delineate property boundaries or to plan for a construction site, drone property surveying provides the optimal solution.
What Are the Benefits of Drone Surveying?
A drone survey with Fourth Wall Building Consultancy comes with the following benefits:
Real-time monitoring – View the data as it is being collected by our high-tech drones.
Efficient – Drone surveys can be completed quickly and safely, with data collected in a matter of minutes or hours depending on the complexity and size of the building.
Accurate – Drone surveys are an essential tool to enable surveyors to provide a more well rounded and detailed of assessment of difficult to reach areas.
Improved safety – Without the need for a person to access height to carry out a survey of the area, a drone improves the safety of the process whilst simultaneously increasing the areas reachable.
Cost-effective – Due to the increased efficiency of drone property surveying and the requirement of just a single operator, it is a cost-effective approach.
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Our drone surveys can work well for a number of property types…
Drone Surveying for Residential Properties
Using drones, we can quickly and easily access many areas of a residential property that would otherwise be unreachable.
For example, drone property surveying can quickly record information regarding roof conditions and identify areas for concern.
Drone Surveys of Commercial Buildings
Use the link below to enquire about our drone surveying service, ideal for commercial buildings like hotels, retail spaces, cafes, and more.
Collect accurate data regarding the condition of your property without leaving a mess, causing obstructions or making noise.
Drone Surveys for Heritage Sites
Without making physical contact with the buildings they are surveying, a drone survey with Fourth Wall will leave your historical premises in perfect condition whilst gathering the important information you need.
This is especially important for monitoring the condition of buildings and identifying areas of archaeological sites.
Why Choose Fourth Wall For Your Drone Survey?
At Fourth Wall, we have designed a tailor-made approach to our drone property surveys that puts your project at the heart of our process. We will guide you through the process and ensure that all information we collect is presented in an approachable format.
Each survey is customised to suit your specific requirements, and our team will be more than happy to provide their expert support from beginning to completion. Book a free consultation using the form at the bottom of this page to find out more about how we operate.
Drone Survey FAQs
How Much Does a Drone Survey Cost?
As our drone surveys are designed bespoke for each project, the cost will depend on a number of factors. To find out more about the cost of drone surveying, contact a member of our team for a free consultation.
How Accurate is a Drone Survey?
Our drones have capabilities of between 12 MP up to 48 MP effective pixels. It can record video in 4K resolution at 24, 25, or 30 frames per second, or in 2.7K resolution at 24, 25, 30, 48, 50, or 60 frames per second. It can also record in FHD resolution at 24, 25, 30, 48, 50, or 60 frames per second.
Are There Legal or Regulatory Requirements for Drone Surveying?
For operating a drone in UK airspace, there are a number of regulatory and legal requirements that must be adhered to. These requirements include:
- While Small Unmanned Aircraft (SUAs), which are defined as aircraft of 20kg or less, do not require Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) airworthiness certification, anything larger than this does.
- SUAs require permission to operate by the CAA.
- Outside of congested areas, drones must be operated with a direct line of sight, considered to be a maximum distance of 500m horizontally and 400ft vertically.
- In congested areas, permission must be granted by the CAA to fly an SUA for data acquisition purposes when flying close to people or objects.
- By employing an RICS accredited to professional to undertake your drone survey, our surveys follow mandatory guidance as set by the RICS.
To find out more about the regulations governing drone flight, take a look at the CAA’s official guidance.
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Arrange a Drone Survey with Fourth Wall
If you’re interested in our drone surveying services, contact a member of our team for more information on what we could do for you. We offer free consultations where we work closely with you to understand your needs, goals and desired outcomes, before providing you with bespoke advice and recommendations. Book a chat with us today via phone, email, or by completing the contact form below.
Local Knowledge
National Coverage.
We have surveyors based across England in our regional offices. With expert knowledge of their local areas, you know you’re in safe hands.
Fourth Wall // Yorkshire
Sheffield
Cubo Work, 38 Carver Street
Sheffield
S1 4FS
Fourth Wall // Midlands
Birmingham
Cubo Work, 4th Floor,
2 Chamberlain Sq
Birmingham
B3 3AX
