{"id":16891,"date":"2026-10-18T10:38:37","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T10:38:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isites-dev.co.uk\/iprosurv-refresh\/?post_type=ips_industries&#038;p=16891"},"modified":"2026-10-18T10:38:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T10:38:37","slug":"bridges-civil-infrastructure-inspections","status":"publish","type":"ips_industries","link":"https:\/\/isites-dev.co.uk\/iprosurv-refresh\/drone-solutions-by-industry\/bridges-civil-infrastructure-inspections\/","title":{"rendered":"Bridges &#038; Civil Infrastructure Inspections"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n\/* IPROSURV | BRIDGES & CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE INSPECTIONS *\/\n.ips-bridges{\n  --dark:#252b2a;\n  --accent:#b77b3b;\n  --cream:#f3eee8;\n  --ink:#2f3330;\n  --muted:#5f6461;\n  width:100%;\n  color:var(--ink);\n  font-family:inherit;\n  line-height:1.65;\n}\n.ips-bridges *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.ips-bridges .wrap{max-width:1160px;margin:0 auto}\n.ips-bridges .section{padding:38px 0}\n.ips-bridges .cream{\n  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Infrastructure &amp; Utilities |<br \/>\n  Bridges &amp; Civil Infrastructure<br \/>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\n  Inspecting the structures<br \/>\n  that keep Britain connected.<br \/>\n <\/h2>\n<p>\n  Bridges, viaducts, retaining walls<br \/>\n  and other civil engineering structures<br \/>\n  play a critical role in transport,<br \/>\n  utilities and the infrastructure<br \/>\n  we rely on every day.\n <\/p>\n<p>\n  Maintaining these assets often<br \/>\n  involves difficult access,<br \/>\n  working at height, specialist<br \/>\n  equipment and the potential<br \/>\n  disruption of roads, railways<br \/>\n  or public spaces.\n <\/p>\n<p>\n  Drone technology provides<br \/>\n  a different perspective,<br \/>\n  allowing asset owners and<br \/>\n  engineers to capture detailed<br \/>\n  imagery, produce 3D models<br \/>\n  and document hard-to-reach<br \/>\n  areas to support inspections,<br \/>\n  maintenance planning<br \/>\n  and asset management.\n <\/p>\n<p> <a class=\"hero-button\"\n    href=\"mailto:info@iprosurv.com?subject=Bridge%20and%20Civil%20Infrastructure%20Inspections\"><br \/>\n  Discuss Infrastructure Inspections<br \/>\n <\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"hero-image\" width=\"48%\" bgcolor=\"#4a514e\">\n<div class=\"hero-image-fill\">\n<div class=\"hero-caption\">\n   Aerial surveys can support<br \/>\n   the assessment and management<br \/>\n   of bridges and other<br \/>\n   civil engineering structures.\n  <\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- 02 THE CHALLENGE --><\/p>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<table class=\"challenge-table\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" role=\"presentation\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"left-copy\" width=\"50%\">\n<p> <span class=\"eyebrow\">The Challenge<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\n  Critical structures.<br \/>\n  Difficult access.<br \/>\n  Increasing demands.<br \/>\n <\/h2>\n<p>\n  Civil infrastructure is exposed<br \/>\n  to weathering, traffic loading,<br \/>\n  environmental conditions<br \/>\n  and the effects of ageing.\n <\/p>\n<p>\n  Bridge decks, bearings,<br \/>\n  abutments, piers, arch barrels<br \/>\n  and supporting structures<br \/>\n  may be difficult to examine<br \/>\n  without specialist access<br \/>\n  equipment or working<br \/>\n  above roads and waterways.\n <\/p>\n<p>\n  Traditional inspections<br \/>\n  can involve access platforms,<br \/>\n  temporary traffic management,<br \/>\n  rope access or other specialist<br \/>\n  arrangements, depending<br \/>\n  on the structure.\n <\/p>\n<p>\n  Drone inspections can<br \/>\n  complement these methods<br \/>\n  by providing detailed<br \/>\n  visual information before<br \/>\n  engineers undertake<br \/>\n  closer investigation<br \/>\n  or remedial work.\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"right-copy\" width=\"50%\">\n<div class=\"question-panel\">\n<p>  <span class=\"eyebrow\"><br \/>\n   Questions That Matter<br \/>\n  <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"divider-list\">\n<div>\n    <strong>What condition is the structure in?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n     Record visible cracking,<br \/>\n     corrosion, spalling,<br \/>\n     staining and other<br \/>\n     observable deterioration.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n    <strong>Which areas are difficult to inspect?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n     Capture suitable views<br \/>\n     of elevations, piers,<br \/>\n     abutments and accessible<br \/>\n     undersides.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n    <strong>Where should engineers investigate further?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n     Use visual findings<br \/>\n     to help direct<br \/>\n     follow-up inspections<br \/>\n     and specialist testing.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n    <strong>How can asset records be improved?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n     Create consistent imagery,<br \/>\n     mapping and models<br \/>\n     to support monitoring<br \/>\n     and maintenance decisions.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 03 APPLICATIONS --><\/p>\n<div class=\"section cream\">\n<p> <span class=\"eyebrow\">Drone Applications<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\n  Where can drones support<br \/>\n  civil infrastructure inspections?<br \/>\n <\/h2>\n<p class=\"lead\">\n  From highway bridges and<br \/>\n  railway viaducts to retaining<br \/>\n  structures and drainage assets,<br \/>\n  drones provide valuable<br \/>\n  visual information to support<br \/>\n  engineering investigations<br \/>\n  and infrastructure management.\n <\/p>\n<div class=\"four\">\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"number\">01 \/ BRIDGE INSPECTIONS<\/div>\n<h3>Road Bridges &amp; Overpasses<\/h3>\n<p>\n    Capture high-resolution imagery<br \/>\n    of accessible bridge decks,<br \/>\n    parapets, piers, abutments<br \/>\n    and structural components.<br \/>\n    Visual records can help<br \/>\n    engineers identify areas<br \/>\n    requiring closer inspection<br \/>\n    or maintenance.\n   <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"number\">02 \/ RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE<\/div>\n<h3>Railway Bridges &amp; Viaducts<\/h3>\n<p>\n    Document elevated rail<br \/>\n    structures, masonry arches,<br \/>\n    piers and accessible<br \/>\n    external components.<br \/>\n    Surveys require appropriate<br \/>\n    permissions, operational<br \/>\n    coordination and railway<br \/>\n    safety arrangements.\n   <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"number\">03 \/ STRUCTURAL CONDITION<\/div>\n<h3>Concrete, Steel &amp; Masonry Inspections<\/h3>\n<p>\n    Collect detailed visual<br \/>\n    records of exposed structural<br \/>\n    elements, including potential<br \/>\n    cracking, concrete spalling,<br \/>\n    corrosion, missing components<br \/>\n    and deteriorating masonry.<br \/>\n    Findings are interpreted<br \/>\n    by competent engineers.\n   <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"number\">04 \/ RETAINING STRUCTURES<\/div>\n<h3>Retaining Walls &amp; Embankments<\/h3>\n<p>\n    Survey retaining walls,<br \/>\n    earthworks, embankments<br \/>\n    and associated structures<br \/>\n    for visible deterioration,<br \/>\n    drainage issues, vegetation<br \/>\n    and surface changes.\n   <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"number\">05 \/ DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE<\/div>\n<h3>Culverts, Channels &amp; Water Crossings<\/h3>\n<p>\n    Document accessible<br \/>\n    culvert entrances,<br \/>\n    outlets, channels,<br \/>\n    headwalls and water<br \/>\n    crossings. Aerial observations<br \/>\n    may highlight visible<br \/>\n    obstructions, erosion<br \/>\n    and deterioration.\n   <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"number\">06 \/ DIGITAL ASSET RECORDS<\/div>\n<h3>3D Modelling &amp; Structural Mapping<\/h3>\n<p>\n    Use suitable photogrammetry<br \/>\n    and LiDAR workflows<br \/>\n    to develop digital<br \/>\n    representations of structures<br \/>\n    and surrounding sites,<br \/>\n    supporting planning,<br \/>\n    measurements and<br \/>\n    asset documentation.\n   <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 04 INSPECTION WORKFLOW --><\/p>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"process-panel\"\n      style=\"display:block!important;\n      background:#252b2a!important;\n      background-color:#252b2a!important;\n      background-image:none!important;\n      padding:36px 40px!important;\"><\/p>\n<p>  <span class=\"eyebrow\"><br \/>\n   From Flight to Engineering Assessment<br \/>\n  <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\n   Capture the condition.<br \/>\n   Document the detail.<br \/>\n   Plan the next step.<br \/>\n  <\/h2>\n<p>\n   Drone surveys can form<br \/>\n   part of a structured<br \/>\n   inspection workflow,<br \/>\n   providing visual and<br \/>\n   spatial evidence<br \/>\n   for engineering teams.\n  <\/p>\n<div class=\"three\">\n<div class=\"process-step\">\n    <strong>01. Plan the Inspection<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n     Establish the structural<br \/>\n     components to be inspected,<br \/>\n     site access restrictions,<br \/>\n     operational safety controls<br \/>\n     and required outputs.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"process-step\">\n    <strong>02. Capture the Evidence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n     Collect appropriate<br \/>\n     high-resolution images,<br \/>\n     video or mapping data<br \/>\n     from safe viewpoints,<br \/>\n     including difficult-access<br \/>\n     areas where practicable.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"process-step\">\n    <strong>03. Review &amp; Report<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n     Organise and deliver<br \/>\n     findings for review<br \/>\n     by qualified engineers,<br \/>\n     helping inform further<br \/>\n     inspections, repairs<br \/>\n     and maintenance plans.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 05 TECHNOLOGY --><\/p>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<table class=\"technology-table\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" role=\"presentation\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"technology-left\" width=\"50%\">\n<p> <span class=\"eyebrow\">Technology in Action<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\n  The right data<br \/>\n  for the structure<br \/>\n  being inspected.<br \/>\n <\/h2>\n<p>\n  Not every infrastructure<br \/>\n  inspection requires<br \/>\n  the same drone,<br \/>\n  camera or survey method.\n <\/p>\n<p>\n  <strong>Optical zoom:<\/strong><br \/>\n  High-magnification imaging<br \/>\n  allows operators to document<br \/>\n  structural details from<br \/>\n  suitable stand-off distances.\n <\/p>\n<p>\n  <strong>High-resolution photography:<\/strong><br \/>\n  Provides detailed records<br \/>\n  of visible concrete,<br \/>\n  masonry, steelwork,<br \/>\n  fixings and other<br \/>\n  accessible components.\n <\/p>\n<p>\n  <strong>Photogrammetry:<\/strong><br \/>\n  Overlapping images can<br \/>\n  be processed into suitable<br \/>\n  3D models and digital<br \/>\n  representations of structures.\n <\/p>\n<p>\n  <strong>LiDAR:<\/strong><br \/>\n  Suitable laser-scanning<br \/>\n  systems can capture<br \/>\n  spatial information<br \/>\n  about structures,<br \/>\n  surrounding terrain<br \/>\n  and infrastructure corridors.\n <\/p>\n<p>\n  <strong>Digital reporting:<\/strong><br \/>\n  Organised survey imagery<br \/>\n  and models can support<br \/>\n  engineering reviews,<br \/>\n  condition records<br \/>\n  and maintenance planning.\n <\/p>\n<p>\n  Enterprise platforms such<br \/>\n  as the DJI Matrice 4 series<br \/>\n  and Matrice 400, equipped<br \/>\n  with appropriate payloads,<br \/>\n  can support different<br \/>\n  inspection and surveying<br \/>\n  requirements.\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"technology-right\" width=\"50%\">\n<p> <span class=\"eyebrow\"><br \/>\n  Infrastructure Technology Explained<br \/>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"tech-panel\">\n<div class=\"tech-option\">\n<div class=\"tech-icon\">RGB<\/div>\n<div>\n    <strong>High-Resolution Imaging<\/strong><br \/>\n    <span><br \/>\n     Detailed photographs<br \/>\n     document visible<br \/>\n     structural conditions<br \/>\n     and can be reviewed<br \/>\n     after the inspection.<br \/>\n    <\/span>\n   <\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tech-option\">\n<div class=\"tech-icon\">ZOOM<\/div>\n<div>\n    <strong>Optical Zoom Cameras<\/strong><br \/>\n    <span><br \/>\n     Enable observation<br \/>\n     of elevated or<br \/>\n     difficult-access features<br \/>\n     without necessarily<br \/>\n     approaching closely.<br \/>\n    <\/span>\n   <\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tech-option\">\n<div class=\"tech-icon\">3D<\/div>\n<div>\n    <strong>Photogrammetric Modelling<\/strong><br \/>\n    <span><br \/>\n     Produces digital<br \/>\n     3D representations<br \/>\n     of visible structures<br \/>\n     using overlapping imagery<br \/>\n     and suitable processing.<br \/>\n    <\/span>\n   <\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tech-option\">\n<div class=\"tech-icon\">LDR<\/div>\n<div>\n    <strong>LiDAR Surveying<\/strong><br \/>\n    <span><br \/>\n     Captures spatial<br \/>\n     information about<br \/>\n     structure geometry<br \/>\n     and surrounding<br \/>\n     environments.<br \/>\n    <\/span>\n   <\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tech-option\">\n<div class=\"tech-icon\">GIS<\/div>\n<div>\n    <strong>Digital Asset Information<\/strong><br \/>\n    <span><br \/>\n     Mapping and survey<br \/>\n     outputs can support<br \/>\n     engineering records<br \/>\n     and compatible<br \/>\n     asset management systems.<br \/>\n    <\/span>\n   <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 06 EDUCATIONAL PANEL --><\/p>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"explain-shell\"\n      style=\"display:block!important;\n      width:100%!important;\n      background:#252b2a!important;\n      background-color:#252b2a!important;\n      background-image:none!important;\n      border-radius:10px!important;\n      overflow:hidden!important;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"explain-head\"\n       style=\"display:block!important;\n       background:#252b2a!important;\n       background-color:#252b2a!important;\n       padding:30px 36px 14px!important;\"><\/p>\n<p>   <span class=\"eyebrow\"><br \/>\n    Understanding Drone Infrastructure Inspections<br \/>\n   <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\n    Can a drone replace<br \/>\n    a structural engineer?<br \/>\n   <\/h2>\n<p>\n    Drone inspection provides<br \/>\n    an additional method<br \/>\n    of collecting visual<br \/>\n    and spatial information.<br \/>\n    It does not replace<br \/>\n    professional engineering<br \/>\n    judgement or every form<br \/>\n    of physical inspection.\n   <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<table class=\"explain-table\"\n         width=\"100%\"\n         cellpadding=\"0\"\n         cellspacing=\"0\"\n         role=\"presentation\"><\/p>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\" bgcolor=\"#252b2a\">\n<h3>What Drones Can Help Identify<\/h3>\n<p>\n     High-resolution imagery<br \/>\n     can document visible<br \/>\n     cracking, corrosion,<br \/>\n     staining, deformation,<br \/>\n     concrete damage,<br \/>\n     vegetation and missing<br \/>\n     or displaced components.\n    <\/p>\n<p>\n     This information helps<br \/>\n     engineers identify areas<br \/>\n     requiring closer inspection<br \/>\n     or specialist investigation.\n    <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\" bgcolor=\"#252b2a\">\n<h3>What Requires Further Assessment<\/h3>\n<p>\n     Internal deterioration,<br \/>\n     material strength,<br \/>\n     hidden defects,<br \/>\n     bearing performance<br \/>\n     and structural capacity<br \/>\n     cannot be established<br \/>\n     using ordinary aerial<br \/>\n     photographs alone.\n    <\/p>\n<p>\n     Physical access,<br \/>\n     specialist testing<br \/>\n     and engineering evaluation<br \/>\n     may still be required.\n    <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"explain-note\">\n   <strong>Important:<\/strong><br \/>\n   Drone imagery can support a<br \/>\n   formal infrastructure inspection,<br \/>\n   but it does not independently<br \/>\n   certify that a bridge or<br \/>\n   structure is safe. Inspection<br \/>\n   findings must be evaluated<br \/>\n   by appropriately competent<br \/>\n   professionals.\n  <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 07 BENEFITS --><\/p>\n<div class=\"section cream\">\n<p> <span class=\"eyebrow\">Why It Matters<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\n  Better access to information.<br \/>\n  Better maintenance planning.<br \/>\n  Better asset records.<br \/>\n <\/h2>\n<p class=\"lead\">\n  Drones can support<br \/>\n  infrastructure management<br \/>\n  by providing useful<br \/>\n  inspection information<br \/>\n  while helping organisations<br \/>\n  plan where specialist<br \/>\n  resources are needed.\n <\/p>\n<div class=\"three\">\n<div class=\"benefit\">\n<h3>Reduce Difficult-Access Work<\/h3>\n<p>\n    Remote visual surveys<br \/>\n    can help assess suitable<br \/>\n    areas before deciding<br \/>\n    whether physical access,<br \/>\n    lifting equipment<br \/>\n    or rope access is required.\n   <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"benefit\">\n<h3>Plan More Targeted Maintenance<\/h3>\n<p>\n    Detailed imagery<br \/>\n    can help identify<br \/>\n    visible deterioration<br \/>\n    and support planning<br \/>\n    for further inspection,<br \/>\n    specialist testing<br \/>\n    and repair works.\n   <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"benefit\">\n<h3>Build Better Digital Records<\/h3>\n<p>\n    Consistent photographs,<br \/>\n    mapping and suitable<br \/>\n    3D models provide<br \/>\n    valuable records<br \/>\n    for future comparisons<br \/>\n    and asset management.\n   <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 08 PLANNING --><\/p>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<table class=\"planning-table\"\n       width=\"100%\"\n       cellpadding=\"0\"\n       cellspacing=\"0\"\n       role=\"presentation\"><\/p>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"planning-left left-copy\" width=\"50%\">\n<p> <span class=\"eyebrow\"><br \/>\n  Planning Civil Infrastructure Drone Inspections<br \/>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\n  Every structure<br \/>\n  presents different<br \/>\n  operational challenges.<br \/>\n <\/h2>\n<p>\n  Effective bridge and<br \/>\n  infrastructure surveys<br \/>\n  begin with a clear<br \/>\n  engineering objective,<br \/>\n  suitable equipment<br \/>\n  and an understanding<br \/>\n  of the environment.\n <\/p>\n<p>\n  <strong>Structure and access:<\/strong><br \/>\n  The construction type,<br \/>\n  inspection areas and<br \/>\n  physical surroundings<br \/>\n  influence how the<br \/>\n  survey is undertaken.\n <\/p>\n<p>\n  <strong>Operational safety:<\/strong><br \/>\n  Roads, railways,<br \/>\n  waterways and the<br \/>\n  public may require<br \/>\n  specific permissions<br \/>\n  and safety controls.\n <\/p>\n<p>\n  <strong>Sensor selection:<\/strong><br \/>\n  Optical zoom,<br \/>\n  high-resolution imagery,<br \/>\n  photogrammetry or LiDAR<br \/>\n  should be selected<br \/>\n  according to the<br \/>\n  information required.\n <\/p>\n<p>\n  <strong>Technical reporting:<\/strong><br \/>\n  Findings must be<br \/>\n  documented appropriately<br \/>\n  for review by<br \/>\n  responsible engineering<br \/>\n  personnel.\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"planning-right right-copy\" width=\"50%\">\n<div class=\"cream\">\n<h3>\n   What should asset owners consider?<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<div class=\"divider-list\">\n<div>\n    <strong>What needs inspecting?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n     Define the relevant<br \/>\n     components, condition<br \/>\n     concerns and desired<br \/>\n     survey coverage.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n    <strong>What access or permissions are required?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n     Confirm infrastructure<br \/>\n     operator approvals,<br \/>\n     aviation permissions<br \/>\n     and any traffic,<br \/>\n     rail or waterway<br \/>\n     safety requirements.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n    <strong>Are there operational limitations?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n     Consider restricted<br \/>\n     access, poor lighting,<br \/>\n     GNSS limitations<br \/>\n     beneath structures<br \/>\n     and nearby obstacles.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n    <strong>What data and accuracy are needed?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n     Specify photography,<br \/>\n     3D models, LiDAR<br \/>\n     or survey-grade<br \/>\n     measurements,<br \/>\n     including any<br \/>\n     required validation.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n    <strong>Who will assess the findings?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n     Agree how observations<br \/>\n     will be reported<br \/>\n     and reviewed,<br \/>\n     including requirements<br \/>\n     for closer inspection,<br \/>\n     specialist testing<br \/>\n     or remedial work.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 09 FINAL CTA --><\/p>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<table class=\"final-table\"\n       width=\"100%\"\n       cellpadding=\"0\"\n       cellspacing=\"0\"\n       role=\"presentation\"><\/p>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\" bgcolor=\"#252b2a\">\n<p> <span class=\"eyebrow\"><br \/>\n  Discover What&#8217;s Possible<br \/>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\n  A clearer picture<br \/>\n  of the structures<br \/>\n  you manage.<br \/>\n <\/h2>\n<p>\n  Whether you&#8217;re inspecting<br \/>\n  a single bridge,<br \/>\n  reviewing a series<br \/>\n  of infrastructure assets<br \/>\n  or exploring new<br \/>\n  digital surveying methods,<br \/>\n  discover how professional<br \/>\n  drone technology can<br \/>\n  support the work.\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\" bgcolor=\"#252b2a\">\n<p>\n  Iprosurv can help<br \/>\n  infrastructure owners,<br \/>\n  engineering consultants<br \/>\n  and contractors explore<br \/>\n  drone inspection services,<br \/>\n  3D modelling, LiDAR surveying,<br \/>\n  specialist equipment,<br \/>\n  professional training<br \/>\n  and operational consultancy.\n <\/p>\n<div style=\"display:block!important;height:20px!important;\"><\/div>\n<p> <a class=\"contact-button\"\n    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