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that the engineer can spend time analyzing the structure from the office rather than the field. Such a 3D model can also be used to create accurate specification plans for repair or replacement projects, and is simply a good piece of data to keep archived.

2. By getting within a few feet of the façade, which allows the engi- neer to instantly observe problem areas or hard to reach nooks and crannies that otherwise may be completely unobservable. Moisture Testing Another amazing advantage of drone technology is the use of ther- mographic imaging to detect water infiltration in both roofs and facades. Thermal cameras show temperature differentials in certain areas and can easily be attached to the bottom of a drone. Typically, if there is a leak or suspected water damage, an engi- neer will need to try and determine

performed in two ways: 1. By spiraling around the building from a distance in order to create a detailed 3D model of the struc- ture. This may be done for gener- al inspections of tall buildings so

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exactly where the water is located. The most common practice is to insert moisture probes into suspicious or even random areas to test the moisture levels of the underlying materials. Not only is this technique a “guess and check” style method, but it only shows the moisture level in a tiny specific area about a centimeter in diameter. In order to truly assess the area of the water infiltration and potential dam- age, the building exterior material must be removed. Talk about invasive and costly. Using the drone’s thermal technology, a quick flyby can show the engineer exactly which areas con- tain water, and in turn, which areas CONT I NU E S ON PAGE 64

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