Infrared drones in the construction industry: designing a protocol for building thermography procedures. (October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Entrop, A.G.; Vasenev, A.
• Is Part Of: Energy procedia. Volume 132(2017)
• Page Start: 63
• Page End: 68
• Publication Date: 2017-10
• Subjects: unmanned aerial vehicle -- drone -- thermography -- infrared inspection -- protocol -- zero energy building; Power resources -- Congresses; Power resources -- Periodicals; Power resources; Conference proceedings; Periodicals; 333.7905
• DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2017.09.636
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1876-6102

Abstract

Abstract: While a number of domains readily employ Unmanned Aerial Vehicles with infrared cameras (IR-UAVs), the IR and UAV research directions still need to be bridged in the construction domain. Our research aims to develop a protocol for IR-UAV flights to survey building thermography. Through a series of test flights and a literature study, the protocol was developed. The protocol was verified during a final test flight surveying PV-panels and the thermal shell of a building. By outlining the system, designing a protocol, and reflecting on our experiences, we contribute to the discussion to use IR-UAVs in the construction domain.