Occupational safety: nobody has to work at height
Nobody has to go up on an aerial work platform or work at height.
Inspect ceilings and roofs in industrial halls by drone – without a lifting platform
Inspecting ceiling and roof structures in industrial plants and power stations with the Flyability ELIOS 3 captures hard-to-reach areas safely and in hours rather than days – without scaffolding or aerial work platforms, and in many hall areas while operations continue.
- Hours instead of days, short pauses in operation
- Nobody has to go up on a platform or work at height
- Every finding with photo and position in the point cloud
A selection of Kopterflug clients and partners – operators in steel, chemicals, energy and logistics
Inspect the hall ceiling without scaffolding – in many areas operations continue
Christian EngelkeGet in touch with our experts:[email protected]
Conventional ceiling inspections in industrial halls take a long time and often require scaffolding or aerial work platforms, which is costly. With the drone we capture ceilings safely and without scaffolding – in many hall areas without shutting the plant down.
The whole ceiling instead of spot checks
Complete footage of the agreed areas and accurate location of findings.
Lower costs: no scaffolding, no lifting platform
No scaffolding, no lifting platform, no aerial work platform.
One report with located findings
We fly – Inspectomatic, the reporting arm of our group of companies, analyses: located findings with photos, videos and a 3D point cloud, as an inspection report in the browser. More background on halls and in the hall structure project example on inspectomatic.de (in German). The 3D point cloud with all located findings is produced by Inspectomatic – more on this at inspectomatic.de/punktwolken (in German).
What plants look like inside – footage from our inspections
Detect leaks, damage and deposits on the hall ceiling early
Damage or soiling on ceiling structures, sprinkler pipes, ventilation ducts and electrical cables, dust deposits and possible leaks must be detected early to avoid expensive failures. Conventional inspection methods, however, often involve high costs, long downtimes and risks for personnel.
- With drone inspections using the Flyability ELIOS 3 we capture high-resolution images and LiDAR data of ceiling structures – without scaffolding, aerial work platforms or ladders. This shortens the inspection and the associated interruptions to operations.
- By using our drones, personnel stay on the ground and still receive accurate data on the condition of the ceiling. Leaks, soiling or damage become visible early, and maintenance can be planned in a targeted way.
- The Flyability ELIOS 3 protects personnel from unnecessary risks; scaffolding and aerial work platforms are not needed. Photos, the point cloud and the located anomalies in the inspection report provide a sound basis for planning maintenance work in your hall.
- Drone inspections with the Flyability ELIOS 3 make your ceiling inspections safer – without scaffolding, aerial work platforms or ladders.
Ceiling inspection without scaffolding or aerial work platforms – write to our experts by email or via the contact form.
Your operations continue in many areas
In many hall areas, operations continue during the flight.
Occupational safety: nobody has to go up on a platform
Nobody has to go up on an aerial work platform or work at height.
Every finding easy to locate again
The ELIOS 3 generates a point cloud showing the flight path and the position of any damage.
Your contacts from permit to inspection report
- Christian Engelke
Philipp von der Born
Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing. (FH) Juliana Engelke
Stefan Wolf
We plan ceiling inspections to suit your hall, using the Flyability ELIOS 3 – including in hard-to-reach areas.
Detect ceiling damage early – without scaffolding or aerial work platforms
The Flyability ELIOS 3 reaches hard-to-reach ceiling areas without scaffolding or aerial work platforms: the inspection takes hours instead of days, and there are no costs for scaffolding or platforms. The drone delivers high-resolution 4K images and LiDAR data with which your specialists can assess the condition of ceiling structures, sprinkler pipes, ventilation ducts and other installations. Damage, leaks or soiling are detected early, and maintenance can be initiated in a targeted way – in many hall areas while operations continue.
Inspect your hall ceiling without a lifting platform – request a ceiling inspection
Tell us the asset and the occasion, and we will tell you which recordings and which report make sense.
Initial consultation: 30 minutes by video, pick a time directly.
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Frequently asked questions
How does a drone inspection differ from conventional ceiling inspections?
With drone inspection, scaffolding, aerial work platforms and ladders are not needed. The Flyability ELIOS 3 reaches hard-to-reach areas and delivers high-resolution images and LiDAR data for the condition assessment. Conventional methods often mean long pauses in operation and risks for personnel working at height; with the drone, the inspection takes hours instead of days, in many hall areas while operations continue.
Which ceiling structures can be inspected with the Flyability ELIOS 3 drone?
With the Flyability ELIOS 3 we inspect hall ceilings, roof structures and suspended fixtures as well as the installations below the ceiling – such as sprinkler pipes, ventilation ducts, pipelines and cable trays. We also record ceilings and walls in waste bunkers and waste sorting plants, as well as shafts with a sufficient cross-section. No scaffolding or aerial work platforms are needed, and nobody has to work at height. We also fly racking systems in the hall – learn more under racking inspection by drone.
How safe is the inspection of ceiling structures with the Flyability ELIOS 3 drone?
The Flyability ELIOS 3 is built for flights in confined, hard-to-reach areas. A protective cage absorbs contact with beams, pipes and suspended fixtures. Nobody has to go up on an aerial work platform or work at height. We agree the flight area with you in advance and, if necessary, briefly cordon off the area below.
How long does a ceiling inspection with the Flyability ELIOS 3 drone take?
The duration depends on the size of the hall, the ceiling height and the scope of the inspection. Because neither scaffolding nor aerial work platforms are set up, the flight is considerably shorter than with conventional methods – hours instead of days. By arrangement, we divide very large halls into sections.
How are the objectives of the drone inspection defined and monitored?
The objectives of the drone inspection are defined in close cooperation with the plant operator, our client. Before every inspection we agree with you the specific requirements and the priorities to be checked. During the inspection we continually check the defined objectives and adjust the inspection process where necessary. The aim of this coordination: all agreed areas are recorded and documented in the inspection report.
Is the ELIOS 3 easy to operate, and is special training needed?
Inspection flights in confined spaces require experience – that is why our own pilots fly on our deployments. We do not offer pilot training. If you have your own ELIOS 3, we will be happy to advise you on how to use it.
What happens if defects or damage are found during the ceiling inspection?
If anomalies such as cracks, leaks, loose components or soiling become visible during the ceiling inspection, we document them with high-resolution images and LiDAR data and inform the plant operator directly. All findings are located in the inspection report. The assessment and prioritisation of measures are carried out by your maintenance team or appointed expert assessors, so that repairs can be planned in a targeted way. The drone sees only surfaces: measurements on the component, for example at connections or beams, are taken by the expert assessor specifically at the marked points.
Can a drone inspection of ceiling structures be carried out while operations continue?
In many hall areas, yes: operations continue there during the flight. With a low ceiling height, a lot of traffic below the ceiling or sensitive equipment, a short pause in operation may be necessary for the area concerned. We check the conditions in advance and agree the approach with you. Where a pause is necessary, the drone keeps it short.
How can I book a drone inspection for my ceiling structures?
To request a drone inspection for your ceiling structures, get in touch by email or via the contact form. We clarify your requirements, arrange a suitable date and explain the procedure and preparation.
What is Kopterflug's role in a ceiling inspection?
Kopterflug flies ceiling and roof structures with the Flyability ELIOS 3; the inspection report with 4K photos, videos, a 3D point cloud and located anomalies is produced by Inspectomatic, the reporting arm of our group of companies. Your maintenance team or appointed expert assessors carry out the assessment on this basis. More on inspecting industrial plants by drone.
What experience does Kopterflug have in inspecting ceiling structures in industrial plants?
Kopterflug has been inspecting industrial plants by drone since 2017, including ceiling structures in power stations, production halls and waste bunkers. We know the typical difficulties of hard-to-reach ceiling areas and use the Flyability ELIOS 3 to capture 4K images and 3D point clouds that allow an accurate assessment of the ceiling structures.
How does Kopterflug work with operators and maintenance teams on ceiling inspections?
Before each inspection we define objectives and focus areas with you. The ELIOS 3 captures 4K images and 3D point clouds that operators and maintenance teams can use to assess hard-to-reach ceiling areas. This allows maintenance work to be planned in a targeted way.
Which installations does Kopterflug inspect apart from hall ceilings?
In addition to ceiling inspections, we fly boilers, tanks, silos, industrial furnaces and chimneys from the inside, as well as storage racking. This covers large parts of industrial inspection and supports maintenance with consistently prepared data.
What requirements apply to ceiling inspections?
Which inspections are planned for your hall is decided by you as the operator together with your expert assessors. We align the objectives and scope of the flight with this, record all agreed areas and document the results in the inspection report.