A practical primer for teams evaluating unmanned aircraft for visual inspection. Not legal advice; follow FAA and local rules.
Inspection is one of the highest-ROI missions for unmanned systems: roofs, towers, solar arrays, bridges, and industrial assets can be reviewed faster and safer than with ladders or manned aircraft alone.
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- Zoom or dual-camera options for stand-off distance
- Obstacle sensing appropriate to cluttered sites
- Thermal if you inspect electrical or solar
- Repeatable flight paths and data naming for clients
Consumer camera drones can handle basic roof surveys; enterprise platforms earn their keep when you need RTK, payloads, or all-weather reliability. Ask Vectra how to match a platform to your inspection workflow.
