Roofs and façades
Roof coverings, cornices, displaced components and visible defects. Thermal observation can complement the inspection when conditions allow.
PIM Consult / Drone inspection
Drone inspection
in Belgium and Luxembourg.
PIM Consult inspects roofs, façades, structures, networks and industrial sites using drones. High-resolution imagery and thermography document the condition of your facilities. Observed defects are photographed and located in a report your technical teams can use.
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HD imagery and thermographyReports and located surveysBelgium and Luxembourg
The structures we inspect.
Bridges, pylons and networks
Documentation of structures, high-voltage lines and railway infrastructure. The approach is prepared with the network manager.
Wind turbines and photovoltaics
Zoom observation of blades and identification of hot spots on photovoltaic installations. The protocol depends on the site and selected sensors.
Industrial sites
Chimneys, racks and storage tanks. On Seveso sites, the prevention plan and access rules are incorporated into preparation.
Two perspectives on the same structure.
Surface condition.
Cracks, corrosion, degraded joints and detached components are documented using zoom imagery. Images locate observations and support comparisons between campaigns.
Temperature differences.
Thermograms help identify anomalies associated with moisture, heat loss or electrical hot spots. Weather, materials and the time of capture affect their interpretation.
Deliverables you can work with.
The report describes observations and their locations. Depending on the need, it includes source data and geometric surveys agreed in the quotation.
| Deliverable | Format | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection report | Defects photographed, located and characterised | |
| Source photographs | Located JPEG images | Verification and comparison over time |
| Thermograms | Radiometric images | Analysis of thermal anomalies |
| Orthophoto | GeoTIFF | Measurements and GIS / CAD integration |
| Model or point cloud | OBJ, LAS / LAZ | Geometric survey and change monitoring |
From your structure to the report.
Define the observation scope
Structure, defects to investigate, access and expected deliverables: we define the protocol and sensors.
Prepare and conduct the flight
Site and airspace constraints determine authorisations and intervention conditions.
Deliver useful data
Observations are structured for your engineering team. Recurring campaigns can be included in a Drone-as-a-Service.
What drone inspection can do and its limits.
Drones reduce the need for access equipment at height and document hard-to-reach areas. They remain an observation tool: they do not perform contact testing or take samples and do not replace a structural expert's diagnosis.
Defect visibility, safety distances, weather and the operation of the structure determine the method. The thermal protocol is specified in the quotation; not every mission requires every deliverable.
Frequently asked questions.
How much does a drone inspection cost?
The price depends on the structure, its area, access constraints, sensors and deliverables. PIM prepares a quotation based on these factors; complex industrial sites may require a visit.
Is authorisation required to fly in urban or industrial areas?
Requirements depend on the area and flight scenario. PIM analyses these constraints during preparation and handles the authorisations required for its mission.
Does the drone replace structural expertise?
No. It provides observations and measurements to support a diagnosis. Contact testing, sampling and structural conclusions remain the responsibility of the relevant specialists.
What deliverables will we receive?
The scope is defined in the quotation: PDF report and located photographs, supplemented as appropriate by thermograms, an orthophoto or a 3D model.
Your next step
Let's discuss your structure.
Specify its location, dimensions, the defects you want to investigate and your access constraints.