Industry Solution

Built Environment

Overview

Vantage UAV’s drone technology is revolutionising asset management across the built environment. Our advanced UAV solutions are being leveraged to conduct faster, safer and more cost-effective building inspections for:

  • Housing Associations & ALMOs
  • Public Sector Organisations
  • Private Landlords
  • Developers

From responsive repairs to planned maintenance and energy efficiency programmes, drones deliver precise data outputs in a variety of forms. These actionable insights support workflows with detailed reporting, transforming how organisations manage their building portfolios and compliance.

Common Use Cases

Roof & Facade Inspections

High-resolution imagery and 4K video identifies structural issues, weathering damage and maintenance requirements without scaffolding or access equipment.

Digital Twin Modelling

Create comprehensive 3D digital replicas of buildings and estates for enhanced asset management, planning and stakeholder communication.

Solar Panel Inspections

Thermal imaging and visual inspections detect panel defects, performance issues and maintenance requirements to optimise renewable energy investments.

Development

Our drone services support development projects from initial ground assessments and ongoing construction monitoring through to completion checks for insurance and handover requirements.

Building Safety Act 2022 Compliance

Our drone inspections support Golden Thread of Information requirements with detailed visual documentation, condition assessments, and structured data collection that creates an auditable trail of building safety evidence. Regular external wall inspections for buildings over 18 metres ensure compliance with mandatory 5-year assessment cycles, while cladding system monitoring provides ongoing safety oversight.

Awaab's Law & Decent Homes Standard

Drone inspections utilising both high-resolution imagery and thermal imaging support Awaab's Law compliance by identifying damp, mould and ventilation issues that have the potential to negatively impact tenant health and safety. Our surveys provide documented evidence for Decent Homes Standard assessments, tracking property conditions and improvement requirements across your portfolio with precise, time-stamped visual records that support regulatory reporting.

Fire Safety & Regulatory Reform Order

External escape route assessments and fire safety evaluations ensure compliance with Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. Our drone surveys systematically document external wall materials, cladding systems, and fire safety features, providing the detailed photographic evidence required for Building Safety Regulator submissions and ongoing fire risk assessments.

Social Housing Regulation Act 2023

We support social housing requirements with comprehensive stock condition surveys, safety documentation and proactive maintenance evidence. Our data portal enables transparent reporting on property conditions, safety improvements, and regulatory compliance activities that demonstrate commitment to tenant welfare and housing standards.

GDPR & Privacy Protection

Robust data protection measures include face blurring technology, secure data handling procedures and clear communication protocols that protect resident privacy while enabling essential asset management activities. All data collection follows GDPR principles with controlled access and clear data sharing agreements.

Operational Compliance

Vantage UAV maintains comprehensive CAA certification, public liability insurance and established safety procedures that protect residents, the public and property assets. Our certified pilots operate under strict regulatory guidelines with resident communication procedures and flight permission protocols ensuring all operations meet aviation requirements while respecting community needs.

Compliance & GDPR

Ensure full regulatory compliance across your housing portfolio with drone services designed to meet evolving housing legislation, safety requirements, and data protection standards.

Building Safety Act 2022 Compliance

Our drone inspections support Golden Thread of Information requirements with detailed visual documentation, condition assessments, and structured data collection that creates an auditable trail of building safety evidence. Regular external wall inspections for buildings over 18 metres ensure compliance with mandatory 5-year assessment cycles, while cladding system monitoring provides ongoing safety oversight.

Awaab's Law & Decent Homes Standard

Drone inspections utilising both high-resolution imagery and thermal imaging support Awaab's Law compliance by identifying damp, mould and ventilation issues that have the potential to negatively impact tenant health and safety. Our surveys provide documented evidence for Decent Homes Standard assessments, tracking property conditions and improvement requirements across your portfolio with precise, time-stamped visual records that support regulatory reporting.

Fire Safety & Regulatory Reform Order

External escape route assessments and fire safety evaluations ensure compliance with Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. Our drone surveys systematically document external wall materials, cladding systems, and fire safety features, providing the detailed photographic evidence required for Building Safety Regulator submissions and ongoing fire risk assessments.

Social Housing Regulation Act 2023

We support social housing requirements with comprehensive stock condition surveys, safety documentation and proactive maintenance evidence. Our data portal enables transparent reporting on property conditions, safety improvements, and regulatory compliance activities that demonstrate commitment to tenant welfare and housing standards.

GDPR & Privacy Protection

Robust data protection measures include face blurring technology, secure data handling procedures and clear communication protocols that protect resident privacy while enabling essential asset management activities. All data collection follows GDPR principles with controlled access and clear data sharing agreements.

Compliance & GDPR

Ensure full regulatory compliance across your housing portfolio with drone services designed to meet evolving housing legislation, safety requirements, and data protection standards.
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Building Safety Act 2022 Compliance
Fire Safety & Regulatory Reform Order
GDPR & Privacy Protection
Operational Compliance

Building Safety Act 2022 Compliance

Our drone inspections support Golden Thread of Information requirements with detailed visual documentation, condition assessments, and structured data collection that creates an auditable trail of building safety evidence. Regular external wall inspections for buildings over 18 metres ensure compliance with mandatory 5-year assessment cycles, while cladding system monitoring provides ongoing safety oversight.

Awaab's Law & Decent Homes Standard

Drone inspections utilising both high-resolution imagery and thermal imaging support Awaab's Law compliance by identifying damp, mould and ventilation issues that have the potential to negatively impact tenant health and safety. Our surveys provide documented evidence for Decent Homes Standard assessments, tracking property conditions and improvement requirements across your portfolio with precise, time-stamped visual records that support regulatory reporting.

Key Benefits

Comprehensive Legal Compliance
Meet Building Safety Act, Awaab's Law, Fire Safety Regulations and Social Housing Act requirements with structured documentation and evidence collection.
Proactive Risk Management
Identify structural issues, deterioration patterns, and safety concerns before they become costly major problems, enabling preventive maintenance that extends asset lifecycles.
Audit-Ready Documentation
Create Golden Thread compliant records with time-stamped visual evidence, condition reports and structured data that support regulatory inspections.
Privacy-First Operations
Maintain resident trust through GDPR-compliant data handling, privacy protection, and transparent communication protocols.

School Building Inspection

Vantage UAV conducted a comprehensive drone survey of a school building during half-term to assess structural condition and support maintenance planning.

South Lakes - Housing Estate Inspection

Vantage UAV was employed to carry out a full-coverage roof and upper surface inspection across the entire estate, totalling 14 blocks. The accuracy, flexibility and access drones can offer are unparalleled, meaning access challenges and hard-to-reach areas across the estate were easily overcome.

NCH - Terraced Housing Inspection

An individual terraced house in central Nottingham was suffering from extreme damp throughout the first-floor bedrooms, leading to internal damage being caused. Vantage UAV’s ability to capture a bird’s eye view of the property resulted in issues being easily identified, with previously unknown roof damage being discovered.

St Luke's Church - 3D Model

Yorkshire Housing were advised to undertake a full roof replacement costing c. £350k. Vantage UAV's drone inspection & 3D model revealed only c. £50k of work was required - an 85.7% cost saving!

Our Qualifications

Cyber Essentials

Civil Aviation Authority

ISO 27001

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Grace Hammond
Head of Services - Built Environment

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