Aerial Surveys
CTA Innovative UAV
TIME
Inspection in minutes of arrival
COST
Lowest cost of all possible solutions
PROPERTY DAMAGE RISK
Very low risk as no contact with property
IMAGE RECORDING AND FEEDBACK
Live feedback to spotter with continuous recording
DISRUPTION/NUISANCE
Low, with minimal noise during flight from UAV
INJURY RISK
Low, with handlers on ground level at all times
Scaffolding
Disruptive
TIME
Days to erect and dismantle
COST
High costs to set up and take down
PROPERTY DAMAGE RISK
High risk of damage during set up and take down
IMAGE RECORDING AND FEEDBACK
Instant feedback but no recording, risk of oversight
DISRUPTION/NUISANCE
High noise on construct and visual impact throughout
INJURY RISK
High as they use a non permanent structure
Cherry Picker
Access Issues
TIME
Access issues and time limitations
COST
High rental costs
PROPERTY DAMAGE RISK
Ground damage possible due to weight
IMAGE RECORDING AND FEEDBACK
Instant feedback, not always recorded, access issues
DISRUPTION/NUISANCE
High noise and visual impact on set-up/removal
INJURY RISK
High with people working well above ground level
Long Ladder
Inherent Dangers
TIME
Within minutes of being on site
COST
Low cost but high risk
PROPERTY DAMAGE RISK
Ladder will contact property, as will surveyor
IMAGE RECORDING AND FEEDBACK
Instant feedback, not always recorded
DISRUPTION/NUISANCE
Low, with minimal noise from ladder
INJURY RISK
High risk with unsecured systems at height