Various drone models are suitable for surveying roofs and building envelopes. The decision for a drone should be made depending on the requirements, the size of the building and the price range.
Since 01.01.2024, existing drones may only be flown if they are certified in accordance with the EU regulation.
What requirements a drone should meet (Airteam recommendation)
- At least 20 megapixels: the drone should be able to shoot images with at least 20 megapixels. It is important that the drone can also deliver this quality in interval shots (e.g. hyperlapse mode)
- Sensor size of at least 1 inch: The sensor also plays a decisive role, resulting in better images in low light conditions. This means less image noise and sharper, more detailed images
- Certification according to EU regulation: The EU drone regulation classifies drones according to potential risk, weight and performance. This means that only certified drones are allowed to take part in air traffic. When buying a drone, it is therefore essential to check the certification of the risk class (especially C0 to C4)
- GPS positioning (& RTK if necessary): Most drones position themselves thanks to GPS data. If you want to survey large buildings and areas, you should also use RTK data, as this can significantly increase accuracy
Depending on the requirements, different drones may be suitable. For smaller roofs, for example, we at Airteam recommend the DJI Mini series. If the objects are larger and a higher level of accuracy is required, then the DJI Mavic series or the DJI Mavic Enterprise series with RTK may be the better choice. Both drone types also meet the requirements of our DIN-SPEC for digital roof measurements by drone.
Airteam also offers various starter sets that not only provide you with the right drone, but also on-site training so that you can start using the drone straight away. You can find all the information here: Airteam Starter Sets