Drone Inspection Services
Better understand the condition of hard to reach assets using drone inspection techniques and technology
Safe and Detailed Drone Inspections
Our aerial examination services eliminate the need for manual inspections. Drone technology enables safer asset inspections while reducing operational and staffing expenses. Our operators are trained to capture data meeting occupational health and safety compliance requirements.
Safer Asset Inspections
High-resolution aerial photography for examining power stations, electricity lines, telecommunications towers, high-rise constructions, building sites, dams, wind turbines, solar panels, commercial roofs, and industrial infrastructure. We use SmartData software to support comprehensive asset analysis.
Frequent Roof Inspection for Proactive Management
Rather than reactive maintenance, drone technology enables regular inspections. Our service includes high-resolution imagery and thermal imaging for comprehensive data delivery, supporting preventive asset management and extending the lifecycle of your assets.
Digitise Your Assets
Drones provide real-time digital asset data with machine learning capabilities. Access, annotate, and share data through our Inspection Viewer and 3D Modelling tools across multiple devices with controlled permissions for your entire team.
Specialised Inspection Services
Thermal Inspections
Thermal imaging drone inspections for solar panels, electrical systems, roofing, and building defects. Identify issues invisible to standard cameras.
LiDAR Surveys
Accurate digital terrain models for areas covered fully or partially by trees or vegetation. High-precision 3D point cloud data.
Real Results
See how we have delivered for clients across Australia.
Infrastructure Engineering
Aurecon & Snowy Hydro
National Drones conducted comprehensive bridge inspections for Aurecon and Snowy Hydro, capturing high-resolution LiDAR and photogrammetry data across 38 bridges in NSW and ACT.
Rail Infrastructure
Aurecon (on behalf of Sydney Trains)
National Drones and Aurecon inspected 3,818 rail assets across Sydney's network using drone photogrammetry and LiDAR, covering 438 kilometres of rail corridor.
Utilities
Western Australian Utility Provider
National Drones revolutionised utility sector inspection programs by conducting drone inspections of 25,000 distribution poles, improving safety and efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a drone inspection cost in Australia?
- Drone inspection costs vary based on asset type, site complexity, and deliverables required. A standard roof or solar panel inspection typically starts from $500, while large-scale infrastructure inspections are quoted per project. Contact us for a tailored quote based on your specific requirements.
- What types of assets can be inspected by drone?
- Drones can inspect virtually any above-ground asset including power stations, electricity lines, telecommunications towers, high-rise buildings, construction sites, dams, wind turbines, solar panels, commercial roofs, bridges, and industrial infrastructure. Our operators are trained across all major asset classes.
- Is drone inspection as accurate as manual inspection?
- Drone inspections often exceed the accuracy of manual methods. High-resolution cameras capture sub-centimetre detail, while thermal sensors detect defects invisible to the naked eye. Combined with our SmartData software, drone inspections deliver comprehensive, repeatable, and auditable results.
Ready to See What Drones Can Do?
Tell us about your project and we'll send you a tailored proposal — most quotes are turned around within 24 hours.