Aerial inspection
across every category.
Every service operates to the same standard: aviation-grade flight planning, documented procedures, defensible reporting. Standards followed by protocol.
Response within 1 business day
Thermal Inspection
Commercial Roof Thermal Inspection
Geo-referenced thermal moisture surveys identifying wet insulation, membrane breaches, and trapped moisture before they become leaks, warranty disputes, or insurance claims.
Building Envelope Thermal Analysis
Exterior wall, curtain-wall, and high-rise envelope thermal analysis. Detect insulation gaps, moisture intrusion, and air infiltration without scaffolding, rope access, or shutdowns.
Commercial Solar Panel Thermal Inspection
Drone-flown radiometric thermal surveys of commercial solar arrays. Module-level defect detection, string-level fault localization, and energy-loss quantification per IEC 62446-3 methodology. For commercial rooftop and ground-mount installations.
Hurricane & Storm Response
Rapid post-hurricane and post-storm aerial documentation of roof, envelope, and solar array damage. Geotagged, timestamped imagery for insurance claims and warranty support. Rapid Reporting available on request. Pre-event capacity reservation for coastal Florida portfolios.
HVAC Thermal Screening
Rooftop unit anomaly detection — refrigerant leaks, failing compressors, electrical hot spots — identified before they cause equipment failure or business interruption.
Surveying & Mapping
Aerial Surveying & Mapping
High-accuracy aerial mapping, orthomosaic generation, and topographic surveys using RTK-grade drone systems. Ground control points and licensed surveyor sign-off available for engineering deliverables.
Hydrographic Survey
Bathymetric and shallow-water surveys for dredging projects, marina assessments, bulkhead documentation, and waterway infrastructure. Aerial photogrammetry combined with sonar-equipped survey vessels.
Infrastructure
Port & Marine Infrastructure Inspection
Aerial inspection of port facilities, terminals, bulkheads, seawalls, fenders, and marine infrastructure. Identify corrosion, structural deficiencies, and impact damage without diver deployment or operational shutdown.
Airport Facility Inspection
Aerial inspection of airport pavement, signage, lighting, perimeter fencing, hangar roofs, and airside facilities. Operations conducted in controlled airspace by FAA-rated pilots who understand airport operations.
Railroad & Rail Yard Inspection
Aerial inspection of rail yards, sidings, tracks, and private rail car fleets. Cycle-time analysis, switching operations documentation, and car-condition assessment from above. For Class I railroads, short lines, and private rail fleet operators in agriculture, mineral, chemical, and oil sectors.
Wind Turbine Inspection
Aerial inspection of wind turbine blades, nacelles, towers, and foundations. Blade edge erosion, lightning strike damage, gel coat wear, and thermal anomalies documented without shutting down the turbine or deploying rope teams. For wind farm operators, O&M contractors, and insurance carriers on wind assets.
Power Line & Substation Inspection
Aerial inspection of transmission lines, distribution lines, substations, and vegetation right-of-way. Thermal inspection of connections, insulators, and transformers. RTK-mapped right-of-way vegetation management. For utilities, electric cooperatives, and transmission developers.
Have a different drone services need?
Aerial inspection extends well beyond the services listed here. If you have a project, problem, or asset that needs aerial documentation — bring it to us. We'll scope it honestly and tell you whether it's a fit.
Things owners and engineers actually care about.
Airline Transport Pilot and Naval Aviator credentials. Not weekend hobbyists.
Reports accepted by insurance carriers, NDL warranty manufacturers, and lenders.
ASTM C1153, C1060, ISO 6781, and IEC 62446-3 standards followed by protocol.
$1M commercial general liability. Aviation coverage. Veteran-owned.
Notice · CT Aero (CT Aerial Services LLC) provides aerial data acquisition and documentation services. CT Aero is not a state-licensed Professional Surveying or Engineering firm. Deliverables requiring a Professional Surveyor's seal or an Engineer of Record's stamp must be procured from a licensed firm; CT Aero operates as the UAV subcontractor layer on top of stamped work, not as a substitute for licensed professional services.