神飛See the whole facade. Close up.
Drone-based facade inspection that turns hard-to-reach surfaces into an organised visual record.
Illustrative operation scenario
Checked only after a problem
Most facades are inspected after a tile falls, a leak appears or residents complain. High and large areas of wall are also hard to see up close.
The whole facade, seen systematically
A drone photographs each elevation along a planned path. Every image belongs to a known zone and floor, and what is found is organised for review by qualified professionals.
What a close look records.
Examples of visible conditions that can be captured and located. Marked items are candidates for professional review.
- Coverage
- Agreed elevations and zones, defined in the mission plan
- What is recorded
- Cracks, tile condition, sealant joints, deterioration, water-related staining and other visible exterior conditions
- Deliverables
- Photo record by elevation and zone, marked locations, summary report
- Method
- Non-contact visual inspection by drone, along a planned capture path
- Scope note
- Visual inspection records observations for review by qualified professionals. It is not a structural assessment.
- 01Assess
We visit the building and read it: height, surroundings, facade material, access, and who uses it.
- 02Plan
The facade is split into zones, flight paths are drawn, and the ground below is closed off on paper first.
- 03Execute
Drone work runs to the project SOP, one zone at a time, with the site under control.
- 04Record
Every pass and every image is logged against a zone and a floor.
- 05Analyze
For inspection work, images are reviewed and conditions are marked where they occur.
- 06Deliver
You receive the project record: what was done, what was found, and what we suggest next.
From images to records you can act on.
Hard to compare over time
Facade photos are often kept as loose folders, so a condition is hard to locate precisely or compare with an earlier inspection.
Structured, comparable records
SKYHY is developing tools that tie each image to a zone and floor, support AI-assisted marking of visible conditions, and compare inspections over time. Shown below as a concept with sample data.
The record
- Photo records by elevation and zone
- Marked finding locations
- Summary reports
The structure
- AI-assisted identification of conditions
- Severity classification
- Comparison between surveys
The portfolio
- Condition trends across many buildings
- Support for maintenance planning
Frequently asked questions
What can a drone facade inspection identify?
Conditions visible on the facade surface: cracks, damaged or missing tiles, sealant joint deterioration, surface deterioration, water staining and other visible abnormalities. Each observation is recorded with its location on the elevation.
Do residents need to do anything?
Very little. The schedule is agreed with building management and residents are informed in advance. The drone photographs the outside of the building, so residents who prefer can draw their curtains during the scheduled time. The ground below the flight path is closed off while it operates.
Does the inspection touch the building?
No. It is a non-contact visual inspection: the drone photographs the facade along a planned path and nothing touches the wall. A whole elevation can be covered without access equipment. Conditions that need physical testing to confirm are flagged for follow-up.
What is in the inspection report?
Photos organised by elevation and zone, the marked location of each observation, and a summary report. Observations are recorded for review by qualified professionals.
What are the limitations of a visual inspection?
It records what can be seen on the surface. It is not a structural assessment, and it cannot confirm hidden conditions such as hollow tiles behind an intact surface or problems inside the wall. Where something needs closer investigation, the report says so.