New service takes off at engineering firm

Civil and structural engineering firm Adept has launched a service offering aerial site photography after investing in new technology.
By The Newsroom
Published 13th Jan 2016, 15:11 BST
Updated 13th Jan 2016, 15:14 BST
Leeds firm Adept has invested in a new photography drone to record progress during construction projectsLeeds firm Adept has invested in a new photography drone to record progress during construction projects
Leeds firm Adept has invested in a new photography drone to record progress during construction projects

The Leeds-based firm bought a photography drone to record progress during construction projects and investigate potential hazards in areas that are difficult to reach.

Director Matthew Ramsden recently qualified as an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) operator with the Civil Aviation Authority and is now able to pilot the company’s quad copter drone and take aerial photography and video footage from a legal height of up to 400 ft.

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The company, which invested more than £10,000 in the technology and training, has already photographed a number of construction projects in the region including the new 624,306 sq ft Next distribution centre at G Park in Doncaster.

Adept also designed the building’s steel multi-span portal frame.

Mr Ramsden said: “Using the UAV provides a fast, safe and efficient method of capturing aerial images, with minimal disruption on site, and it offers a much cheaper alternative to hiring a helicopter, which has been the best alternative until now.”

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