Drone Photography & Video for Vacant Property Inspections (VPI)
Fast, Safe, and Cost-Effective Inspections for Property Managers and Owners
Managing vacant commercial and residential properties requires regular, detailed inspections to monitor security, detect maintenance issues, and comply with insurance mandates. Traditional methods involving ladders, cherry pickers, or scaffolding are slow, costly, and pose significant health and safety risks.
We utilize state-of-the-art drone technology to provide rapid, high-resolution aerial surveys for complete peace of mind.
The Drone Advantage for Vacant Property Inspections
Using certified commercial drones revolutionises the VPI process by delivering clear, actionable data quickly and safely.
1. Eliminate Safety Risks & Costs
No Working at Height: We inspect roofs, chimneys, high-level guttering, and tall facades without putting personnel at risk. This eliminates the need for expensive access equipment (scaffolding, hoists) and reduces the risk associated with working at height.
Rapid Deployment: A full roof inspection that might take a half-day with manual access can often be completed by a drone in under an hour, providing real-time footage.
2. Capture Comprehensive, Visual Evidence
High-Resolution Imaging: Our drones capture 4K video and high-megapixel photography that can be zoomed in to record visible indicators like cracked tiles, loose flashing, blocked downpipes, or subtle signs of water ingress.
Access Inaccessible Areas: We can easily inspect complex roof layouts, rear elevations, and areas obstructed by trees or neighbouring buildings that are impossible to view from the ground.
Documentation for Insurance: All footage and images are timestamped, providing essential, indisputable visual evidence for compliance checks or immediate insurance claims.
3. Monitor Security & Perimeter
Security Breach Detection: Aerial views quickly identify perimeter breaches, fencing damage, or unauthorized access points that are often missed from ground-level walk-arounds.
Asset Monitoring: We can monitor external areas for fly-tipping, vandalism, or the unauthorized storage of materials, providing a clear overview of the site’s condition.
Our VPI Drone Service Includes:
| Inspection Area | Drone Focus | Deliverable |
| Roof & Chimneys | Missing tiles, damaged lead flashing, chimney stack integrity, satellite dish condition. | Close-up high-resolution images & video clips. |
| Guttering & Drainage | Blockages, structural damage, signs of overflowing or standing water. | Annotated video footage highlighting specific blockage points. |
| Facades & Walls | Cracks, spalling, damp/moss growth, condition of render or brickwork. | Full elevation photographic stitch (orthomosaic image) or 4K video fly-around. |
| Perimeter & Grounds | Fence security, gate integrity, overgrowth, and signs of forced entry. | Wide-angle aerial photography showing property context and boundaries. |
Partnering with Property Professionals
We work directly with Property Management Firms, Insurance Adjusters, and Property Assessors to integrate our drone data seamlessly into your existing reporting workflows. Our certified pilots manage all necessary airspace permissions and risk assessments, ensuring a safe, legal, and non-disruptive inspection every time.
Call us today to schedule a demo and see how drone technology can revolutionise your Vacant Property Inspection process.