Regular inspections and maintenance are critical for asset owners to ensure the safety of people and maximise the efficiency of their operations. Structural engineers face many challenges with inspecting and reporting on the condition of assets. Onsite inspections often need to be coordinated with shutdowns and inspection teams face possible exposure to hazards and risks that require specific (and sometimes expensive) controls to ensure their safety. 

With little or no interruption to onsite activities, Scout Aerial captures and collates imagery using remotely operated vehicles (air, land and water), eliminating exposure of personnel to danger and allows higher order inspections from the safety of an office. Engineers can easily identify, locate and report defects from the resulting high resolution full-colour and thermal infrared imagery (which can reveal heat loss and insulation issues that are not apparent to the naked eye). Our teams also operate ultrasonic sensors that provide information about the thickness of steel structures such as ‘hot’ flue stacks and vents that are otherwise impossible to inspect safely. 

We generate 3D models or ‘Digital Twins’ which can be used to classify defects and prioritise maintenance activities, ensuring repairs and replacements are completed safely, on-time and with minimal disruption to operations. Our clients have peace of mind knowing Scout Aerial is certified, compliant and fully insured.