神飛See the whole facade. Close up.
Drone-based facade inspection that turns hard-to-reach surfaces into an organised visual record.
Building Facade Inspection. Illustration. SKYHY field photography to follow.
Most facades are inspected when something has already gone wrong: a fallen tile, a leak, a complaint. By then, the question is how far the problem extends.
We photograph each elevation along a planned path, so every image belongs to a known spot on the building. What we find is marked, organised and handed over for professional review.
What a close look records.
Examples of visible conditions that can be captured and located. Marked items are candidates for professional review.
- Coverage
- Agreed elevations and zones, defined in the mission plan
- What is recorded
- Cracks, tile condition, sealant joints, deterioration, water-related staining and other visible exterior conditions
- Deliverables
- Photo record by elevation and zone, marked locations, summary report
- Method
- Non-contact visual inspection by drone, along a planned capture path
- Scope note
- Visual inspection records observations for review by qualified professionals. It is not a structural assessment.
- 01Assess
We visit the building and read it: height, surroundings, facade material, access, and who uses it.
- 02Plan
The facade is split into zones, flight paths are drawn, and the ground below is closed off on paper first.
- 03Execute
Drone work runs to the project SOP, one zone at a time, with the site under control.
- 04Record
Every pass and every image is logged against a zone and a floor.
- 05Analyze
For inspection work, images are reviewed and conditions are marked where they occur.
- 06Deliver
You receive the project record: what was done, what was found, and what we suggest next.
From images to records you can act on.
Every capture is tied to a zone and a floor, so findings can be located, prioritised and compared with the next inspection.
The record
- Photo records by elevation and zone
- Marked finding locations
- Summary reports
The structure
- AI-assisted identification of conditions
- Severity classification
- Comparison between surveys
The portfolio
- Condition trends across many buildings
- Support for maintenance planning
Frequently asked questions
What can a drone facade inspection identify?
Conditions visible on the facade surface: cracks, damaged or missing tiles, sealant joint deterioration, surface deterioration, water staining and other visible abnormalities. Each observation is recorded with its location on the elevation.
Do residents need to do anything?
Very little. The schedule is agreed with building management and residents are informed in advance. The drone photographs the outside of the building, so residents who prefer can draw their curtains during the scheduled time. The ground below the flight path is closed off while it operates.
Does the inspection touch the building?
No. It is a non-contact visual inspection: the drone photographs the facade along a planned path and nothing touches the wall. A whole elevation can be covered without access equipment. Conditions that need physical testing to confirm are flagged for follow-up.
What is in the inspection report?
Photos organised by elevation and zone, the marked location of each observation, and a summary report. Observations are recorded for review by qualified professionals.
What are the limitations of a visual inspection?
It records what can be seen on the surface. It is not a structural assessment, and it cannot confirm hidden conditions such as hollow tiles behind an intact surface or problems inside the wall. Where something needs closer investigation, the report says so.