Inspect wind turbines, pylons, bridges, towers, and industrial facilities safely from the ground. High-resolution visual and thermal data captured by EASA-certified operators, with actionable reports delivered to your desk.
Single asset inspections typically from €500
Last updated: April 2026
Specialist drone inspection services for Ireland’s most critical assets
Drone Services Ireland provides specialist aerial inspection services for infrastructure and industrial assets across the Republic of Ireland. Our EASA Specific Category approvals, combined with high-resolution zoom cameras, thermal sensors, and LiDAR scanners, allow us to capture detailed condition data without scaffolding, rope access, or confined space entry.
External blade inspections using high-resolution zoom cameras to identify leading edge erosion, cracks, lightning strike damage, and surface delamination. Each defect geotagged and graded by severity.
Thermal imaging detects internal delamination and moisture ingress. A full three-blade inspection typically takes 30–45 minutes per turbine.
Close-range visual and thermal inspection of lattice towers, wooden poles, insulators, conductor joints, and earth wires. We identify corrosion, cracked insulators, and hotspots caused by loose connections.
Our LiDAR-equipped DJI M300 with Zenmuse L2 can simultaneously capture 3D point cloud data of the corridor for sag analysis and clearance measurements.
Full 360-degree inspection of tower structures, antenna arrays, cable runs, and mounting hardware. We capture imagery at each antenna level and identify structural corrosion, loose fixings, and cable damage.
Our operators regularly work in controlled airspace near urban sites and hold the required permissions for tower inspections in Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick.
Inspection of industrial chimneys, flue stacks, and cooling towers for cracking, spalling, joint deterioration, and liner condition. Thermal imaging identifies heat leakage and refractory failure.
We can inspect stacks up to and exceeding 100 metres without scaffolding or confined space entry, significantly reducing both risk and cost.
Thermal imaging surveys across utility-scale solar installations to detect hotspots, diode failures, and underperforming panels. We have surveyed arrays up to 300 acres in a single campaign.
Defect maps are overlaid on orthomosaic imagery so maintenance crews can locate and address each issue precisely, with each fault classified by type and severity.
Underside and abutment inspections of bridges and viaducts, capturing crack mapping, concrete spalling, water damage, and bearing condition without lane closures or underbridge units.
We also inspect facades, heritage structures, and any assets where safe physical access is restricted, creating a complete visual record for engineers and asset managers.
We hold Specific Category authorisations from the Irish Aviation Authority, allowing us to operate in controlled airspace and carry out inspections that standard Open Category permissions do not cover.
Most quotes returned within 24 hours. Tell us what needs inspecting and we will confirm scope, timeline, and a fixed price.
From initial brief to delivered report, typically within one week
Tell us what needs inspecting, where it is, and what you need from the data. We confirm scope, timeline, and cost within 24 hours.
We manage all airspace authorisations, site risk assessments, and Air Traffic Control coordination. You do not need to arrange anything.
Our EASA-certified pilots carry out the inspection using zoom cameras, thermal sensors, or LiDAR. Live monitor feed available on site.
Structured inspection report with annotated imagery, defect classification, and recommendations. Delivered digitally within days.
High-resolution close-range photography and annotated inspection reports – every defect documented with location, close-up imagery, and recommended action.
Drone inspections of buildings, structures, and infrastructure delivered safely and accurately.
Safer, faster, and more detailed than traditional access methods
No scaffolding, no rope access, no confined space entry. Nobody works at height, eliminating the most dangerous element of traditional infrastructure inspection.
A wind turbine inspection that takes a rope access team a full day can be completed by drone in under an hour. Most single-asset inspections take less than half a day.
No lane closures for bridge inspections. No turbine shutdowns beyond the inspection window. No scaffolding blocking access. Your operations keep running.
High-resolution zoom and thermal imaging capture detail the human eye misses from a harness. Every image is geotagged, timestamped, and filed against the specific asset.
No scaffolding hire, no traffic management, no multi-day crew costs. A drone inspection typically costs a fraction of the equivalent traditional method.
Infrastructure inspection services across all 32 counties of Ireland
We are based in Navan, County Meath. For multi-site campaigns, we plan routes to minimise travel time and cost.
From initial brief to delivered report, typically within one week
Tell us what needs inspecting, where it is, and what you need from the data. We confirm scope, timeline, and cost within 24 hours.
We manage all airspace authorisations, site risk assessments, and Air Traffic Control coordination. You do not need to arrange anything.
Our EASA-certified pilots carry out the inspection using zoom cameras, thermal sensors, or LiDAR. Live monitor feed available on site.
Structured inspection report with annotated imagery, defect classification, and recommendations. Delivered digitally within days.
High-resolution close-range photography and annotated inspection reports – every defect documented with location, close-up imagery, and recommended action.
Everything you need to know about our drone inspection services.
Drones can perform a wide range of inspections including roof and building inspections, bridge inspections, wind turbine inspections, telecoms tower inspections, chimney inspections, and thermal imaging surveys. Each inspection type uses specialised sensors and flight planning tailored to the asset.
Drone inspections eliminate the need for scaffolding, rope access, or cherry pickers, significantly reducing the risk of falls and injuries. Our operators are EASA and IAA certified, and all flights follow strict safety protocols including pre-flight risk assessments and compliance with Irish aviation regulations.
Depending on the inspection type, you will receive high-resolution imagery, annotated defect reports, thermal imagery with radiometric data, 3D models, and detailed PDF reports. All data is typically delivered within 2 working days and can be shared via secure cloud links.
Costs vary depending on the asset type, location, and complexity. A standard roof inspection typically starts from around €350, while more complex assets like bridges or wind turbines are quoted on a project basis. Contact us for a fixed-price quote within 24 hours.
Yes. All commercial drone operations in Ireland require appropriate EASA certification and IAA registration. For certain locations, additional permissions such as Temporary Restricted Areas (TRAs) may be needed. As fully certified operators, we handle all mission planning and regulatory approvals on your behalf.
Absolutely. Drones excel at inspecting structures that are difficult, dangerous, or expensive to access manually. This includes high-rise facades, bridge undersides, telecommunications towers, industrial chimneys, and even underwater structures using ROVs. Drone inspections are typically 60-80% faster than traditional methods.
Tell us about your project and we’ll respond within 24 hours with a detailed quote.
No obligation, no hidden costs. Tell us about your site and we will come back with a methodology and price.