Operva.AI was featured on a story about use of technologies such as drone and AI in building facade inspection. Drone inspection is gaining increasing popularity in commercial applications in recent years.
The below text is translated from the original text in Mandarin Chinese.
The use of recreational and commercial drones has increased significantly. According to the Building Authority, over the past year, more than 500 building owners have applied to use drones for exterior wall inspections, representing about one-third of the buildings that need inspection. Liu Panling, an experienced drone operator, points out that controlling drones around buildings poses challenges, mainly regarding pedestrian traffic management and selecting the appropriate drone based on the building’s size and project requirements.
To ensure public safety, the Building Authority mandates that buildings older than 20 years and taller than 13 meters (approximately five stories) undergo exterior inspections every seven years. Commercial buildings are also required to follow these regulations. The startup Operva.AI has begun offering drone inspection services while developing AI software to improve inspection efficiency since January last year. Utilizing drones for exterior inspections can cut costs by at least half compared to traditional rope methods and is safer.
Property management companies handling over 180 local projects report that about 90% have adopted drone inspections. Chen Mingji, managing director of a property management company, mentioned they typically inform residents in advance and send reminders the day before inspections. The Building Authority indicates that Singapore averages over 20 reports of exterior façade incidents annually, including falling panels, bricks, and roof structures.
View original mandarin article below.
晨光|晨光聚焦：以无人机检测外墙 费用低更安全 – 8world
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