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

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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.

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Development

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

Land Surveying & Construction Monitoring

Precise topographical mapping supports planning applications and development feasibility considerations, while regular progress documentation ensures project oversight and stakeholder communication throughout all development phases.

Marketing Assets

Professional aerial photography and videography showcase developments for marketing, sales and investment purposes, capturing unique perspectives that highlight location benefits and architectural features.

Development

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

Land Surveying & Construction Monitoring

Marketing Assets

Development

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

Land Surveying & Construction Monitoring

Marketing Assets

Land Surveying & Construction Monitoring

Key Benefits

Accurate Planning Data

Precise topographical mapping and site analysis support informed design decisions and planning applications

Enhanced Project Control

Regular visual documentation enables proactive project management and early identification of potential issues.

Professional Marketing

High-quality aerial content showcases developments effectively, supporting sales and investment activities.

Stakeholder Communication

Clear visual progress updates maintain transparency with investors, buyers, and project stakeholders.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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