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.

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

Discover how drones and AI are transforming high-rise building inspections—making them faster, safer, and more accurate. This case study from Hammer Missions covers everything from flight planning and 3D modelling to automated defect detection and reporting, helping teams assess building conditions efficiently and with confidence.

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.

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

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

Adding thermal imaging to your workflow offers significant advantages to those in construction, architecture and engineering. Here’s why…

Drone inspections aren’t without their challenges especially when the building is hundreds of feet high. Here's a workflow for success.

Join us on a tour to discover which countries are way ahead of the curve when it comes to using drones to inspect their structures

New rules are finally allowing drone building inspections in major cities. Here's a quick guide and workflow for urban drone surveys.

A comprehensive step-by-step guide on how to conduct roof inspections using drones.

How to use the DJI M300 with Hammer Missions. An end-to-end guide for drone mapping, drone 3D models and inspection.

What's New in Hammer Missions May 2023 Update.

In this post, we explain the 6 types of drone data - everything from raw data all the way to 3D models and actionable PDF reports.

What's new in Hammer Missions, Apr 2023 - Hammer Hub, Smart Controller App, Data Verification, 3D Data Processing and More.

In this tutorial, we will be looking at how you implement your drone data projects into a 4D models and timeline.

In this post, we will look at comparisons between the M30 and M30T, what the difference is, and the use cases for both drones.

We look at the DJI M3T cameras, their specs and use-cases and how to use them for end-to-end drone inspections, both visual and thermal.

In this brief article, we will be looking at the current building regulations and how the use of drone technology can help accelerate change

Vertical drone flights can be a nerve-wracking experience but if done correctly with all safety aspects and mitigation taken into account.

Drone Mapping vs Drone Inspection - What's the difference and when to use which? We answer the question in this post.