Safe, detailed inspection of industrial chimneys, flue stacks, and cooling towers using EASA-certified drones. Full 360° visual and thermal surveys delivered within 48 hours – no scaffolding, no rope access, no downtime.
Inspection pricing from €500
Last updated: April 2026
Every chimney inspection produces a comprehensive condition report with geo-tagged imagery, defect classification, and maintenance recommendations.
Structured written report documenting the condition of the stack, flue, cap, pointing, banding, and any access infrastructure – with defect severity ratings.
High-resolution close-up photographs of every identified defect, geo-tagged and annotated with location references for maintenance teams.
Radiometric thermal imagery identifying heat loss, refractory failure, and hotspots not visible to standard cameras – available on request or combined in a single flight.
Full 360-degree video of the stack from ground level to cap, providing a complete visual record for insurance, compliance, and planning purposes.
Report format accepted by insurers and compliance bodies for scheduled inspection requirements. Suitable for HSA, planning, and asset management records.
Prioritised repair schedule with defect locations, severity classifications, and recommended intervention timeline to support maintenance planning and budget allocation.
We inspect everything from domestic chimney stacks and boiler flues to large industrial chimneys, cooling towers, and process stacks. Our EASA-certified pilots operate across Ireland with same-week availability.
A structured aerial inspection that captures every surface of the stack without halting operations or installing any access equipment.
We review the structure height, surrounding buildings, and any airspace restrictions before arrival. Chimneys near airports or in controlled airspace require additional notification – we manage this as part of our EASA Specific Category authorisation. A pre-flight safety briefing is conducted on site with relevant personnel.
The drone performs a systematic orbital survey at multiple altitudes, capturing the full external surface of the stack from base to cap. We fly close passes at 3-5m standoff distance for surface defect detection and wider context passes to document the full structure. Every section is captured at consistent angles for comparison against previous inspections.
Where a thermal inspection is included, the Zenmuse H20T radiometric sensor identifies heat loss through the stack wall, refractory lining failures, and any areas of anomalous temperature. Thermal data is captured under consistent conditions and processed into a radiometric report alongside the visual survey.
The inspection report is delivered within 48 hours and includes a written condition assessment, defect register with severity ratings, and a full library of geo-tagged HD photographs. Defects are referenced to compass bearing and height above ground for easy location by maintenance teams. The report is formatted for HSA compliance, insurer submission, and asset management records.
Close-up aerial photography revealing surface defects, concrete deterioration, and structural condition across industrial stacks and domestic chimneys.
Close-up structural surveys of industrial chimneys, stacks, and silos across Ireland.
EASA-certified, comprehensively insured, and experienced with structures of all heights across Ireland.
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