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Services Offered

We specialize in providing a comprehensive range of aerial inspection services.

Thermal Inspections

Find inefficiencies in your building with thermal inspections. Our thermal imaging cameras reveal hot and cold spots in construction allowing for a data-driven approach to finding air leaks, improper insulation, or failing elements of construction like roofing membranes, windows, waterproofing and sealants, or facades and siding.

Moisture Scans

Moisture scans allow you to detect what is beneath the surface, revealing what the eye cannot see without a costly teardown. By using heat-sensing imaging sensors, we can detect variations in temperature that reveal the presence of moisture beneath the surface.

Construction Progress Updates

We understand the complexities of managing a complex construction project with many moving parts and multiple entities involved. Construction progress flights provide video of the project throughout various phases of a project.

Government & Education Sectors

Federal, State, and local agencies all have a responsibility to use tax payer funds in the most efficient, cost-effective way possible. Hiring the right approved contractor to deliver quality work at the right price helps ensure there are enough taxpayer funds to spread across various initiatives across all levels of government.

100%

Woman-Owned

$10 mil

Liability Coverage

19+

Years experience

Nationwide

Service

Up-to-date

Industry Standards

Certified sUAS Level 1 Thermographer

ITC certifications exceed the requirements of International Infrared Certification standards. All ITC courses are developed and taught by ASNT-certified instructors with advanced academic degrees and extensive field experience.

GTI Drone Services - sUAS Certificate - Carrie Greene

Part 107 Certified Drone Operator

A Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA certifies that an individual demonstrates they understand the regulations, operating requirements, and procedures for safely flying drones. This certification is required any time business is conducted with the use of a drone.

Why GTI Drone Services?

Wide Range of Benefits

We have 19+ Years of commercial building envelope experience combined with the latest drone technology in high-resolution visible and thermal imaging. This unique combination of skills enables us to provide you with the data needed to make an informed decision on how to protect the longevity of your building. We also have a network of building envelope experts to help you understand the results of these findings, and give technical advice on whether or not repairs or restoration services should be sought.

Quality Workmanship

GTI Drone Services uses state of the art thermal imaging and inspecting aerial equipment from trusted UAV manufacturers.

Cost Efficiency

The adage is true that it is more cost effective to do the job right the first time. That is why GTI Drone Services seek to completely finish job safely and on-time allowing you to stay on track and on budget with your project.

Timely Completion

GTI Drone Services prides itself in providing timely delivery of assets and reporting, helping clients avoid costly delays.

Safety, Compliance, and Risk Mitigation

GTI Drone Services only uses Part 107 certified UAV pilots skilled at identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to minimize them during the preflight stages of the project.

Access to Resources

Our experience in roofing and building envelope systems means that we don't just hand images over without any guidance or direction. We can elaborate on what is seen in the report, and provide guidance on possible solutions, or potential ramifications if the findings are not addressed.

Why get

aerial inspections?

When it comes to commercial and industrial buildings, having an understanding of the building’s exterior health can sometimes pose a challenge. Getting a full or close-up view of the entire building envelope typically requires scaffolding to be erected for the walls, and many exhausting man hours of walking the roof deck to complete the roof inspection. Roof inspections are often done by simply walking the structure, and looking for visible concerns that may stand out. Unfortunately, there is no way to know if there is moisture or condensation trapped underneath the membrane with a visible inspection, so often times a core sample must be performed on the roof system to get a look underneath.

As with any building, maintenance must inevitably be performed to maintain its integrity and longevity. Sometimes that maintenance comes in the form of asset management and a preventative maintenance program. Other times maintenance or repair is an immediate necessity due to a leak, structural failure, or accident. In these circumstances, there comes a need for an investigation. That is where an aerial inspection by drone can be applied.

FAQ

Learn About Aerial Roof and Building Envelope Inspections

Can my roof be inspected with thermography?

Most roofing materials can be inspected with thermal imaging, but not all. Highly reflective roofs such as galvanized metal or roofs with an aluminum coating are almost impossible to get an accurate reading.

How do you know if you have found moisture during an aerial inspection?

Moisture is the hidden enemy of a building we all want to uncover, and IR scans only have the ability to show anomalies and areas that possibly need further investigation. Confirmation that there truly is moisture is achieved by performing destructive testing, or core sampling.

Aerial Roofing Inspections