Improve your thermal drone mapping inspections this winter with tips on timing, radiometric data, tuning, overlap, and accurate heat-loss analysis.

Explore how Hammer Missions uses drones and AI to automate roof inspections. Detect, quantify, and report water stains, rust, and other deficiencies efficiently for faster, data-driven building maintenance.

Learn the key differences with LIDAR vs photogrammetry for drone mapping and inspections. Discover how each technology works, their real-world applications, and when to use one over the other for the best results.

Learn how different flight plans impact drone 3D mapping quality. Compare single grid, double grid, facade mapping and combined missions for best results.

Learn when to use 12MP vs 48MP mode on the DJI Matrice 4T wide camera for the best results. Discover how lighting, detail, and mission goals affect image quality — plus step-by-step setup tips and real-world use cases for building inspections and drone surveys.

Discover how drones and AI are transforming facade inspection workflows. Learn how Hammer Missions enables faster, safer, and more accurate building assessments — from data capture to defect reporting.

Property managers face the challenge of balancing safety, cost, and compliance when it comes to building inspections. Drone-based inspections offer a safer, faster, and more cost-effective alternative to traditional methods like scaffolding and rope access. With AI-powered analysis and detailed aerial imagery, drones are transforming how managers assess building facades, roofs, and overall structural health.

Learn the difference between relative and absolute accuracy in drone inspections, why GSD matters, and how to get reliable data for engineering projects.

Florida’s new Milestone Inspection requirements are reshaping how property managers approach building assessments. This article explores the major cost drivers and highlights how drone-enabled inspections can offer a safer, faster, and more cost-effective alternative to traditional methods.

The drone industry is one of the most unique and fast-evolving industries today. It combines aviation, data science, software, and decision-making into one ecosystem. But here’s the reality: it’s not just about having more experts—it’s about having the right types of experts. For the drone industry to truly thrive, different forms of expertise need to come together. Let’s break down the five essential roles that make a drone operation successful.

Capturing buildings with drones isn’t just about flying — it’s about delivering structured, high-quality data ready for CAD, BIM, and AI workflows. By dividing your captures strategically, collecting both modelling and inspection datasets, using AI effectively, and standardising operations, you can make your building inspections faster, more accurate, and more valuable over time.

Explore the top 10 best practices for drone operations in built-up areas like London and New York. Learn essential tips on airspace regulations, flight planning, wind management, GPS challenges, and risk mitigation to ensure safe and successful urban drone missions

As drones have evolved, so has the scale of data they capture — but more data doesn’t always mean better outcomes. In this article, we explore the rising challenge of over-capture in drone facade inspections and how the industry can shift toward a more efficient, insight-driven approach. From smarter planning to leaner workflows, it’s time to prioritise quality over quantity.

In this article we'll help you understand vertical overlap and why it's essential for accurate drone mapping and inspections. We will break down what vertical overlap is, why it matters for building facades and complex 3D models, and how you can optimise your drone missions for the best results. Whether you're flying manually or using automated tools like Hammer Missions, mastering overlap will transform your inspection accuracy.

In this article, we talk about the real cost of facade inspections using traditional methods and what you can do about it.

We explore the use of drones and AI in forensic investigations and building assessments performed by structural engineers.

In this article, we look at why enterprise drone programs need to consider AI to get the most out of their drone data

Best flight plans to capture high quality 3D models using drones for different kinds of sites and structures.

Thermal inspections are now a common part of the building inspector's toolkit. Here we look at the market leading thermal kit for drones.

Thermal data is a great way to see what the eye can't. Let’s look at how you can take temperature measurements on your next drone inspection

What is facade ordinance? Here we look at what it covers and how you can make facade ordinance inspections safer, faster and cheaper.

If you missed our webinar, find out the best strategies for capturing buildings with drones and using AI for automated defect detection.

We're please to announce Hammer Missions now supports the DJI Mini 3 Pro! Why not take a test flight free for 14 days?

We are thrilled to introduce Spector AI, a cutting-edge AI feature designed to automatically identify defects on building envelopes.