Facade inspections without
the swing stage
Use drone imagery to document accessible facade views, review surface-temperature patterns and prepare annotated reports. Capture coverage and defect interpretation require human verification. New 3D model generation is Coming soon.
Vertical surfaces, handled properly
Facades are not roofs turned sideways — the flight, the physics, and the deliverable all differ.
Drone flight planning
Prepare orbit, roof-grid, and facade missions, review obstacle advisories, and export waypoint files for supported DJI aircraft. The pilot must verify compatibility, current conditions and safety; this is not flight authorization.
Radiometric file support
Atlas reads embedded temperature data from supported DJI R-JPEG and FLIR radiometric files — not just the colorized preview — and keeps measurement parameters available for review.
3D generation — Coming soon
Creating new photogrammetry models and reconstruction outputs from photos or video is not released. Maps and authorized viewing or downloads of existing and imported models are separate capabilities. No release date is announced.
Annotation & markup
Drop pins with live temperature readouts, mark regions, add delta-T callouts, and attach field notes so every finding carries its evidence.
Georeferenced findings
Findings land on maps and an interactive 3D globe view, so repair crews know exactly where to go without re-flying the site.
Branded PDF reports
Generate client-ready reports with annotated imagery, findings tables, and recommended follow-up priorities — under your logo and brand, ready to send the same day.
Fly the elevation systematically
Atlas generates facade missions that sweep the elevation in consistent passes — standoff distance, overlap, and coverage handled in the plan, checked against obstacle zones you define, and exported as DJI-compatible waypoints. Consistent capture is what makes elevation-to-elevation and year-to-year comparison meaningful.
See what the surface hides
Thermal imagery reveals facade problems visual photos miss: delaminating cladding, moisture behind the veneer, thermal bridging at failed insulation. Atlas pairs radiometric analysis with the visual record and reconstructs the elevation in 3D, so each finding is annotated, measured, and locatable on the actual building geometry.
Frequently asked questions
Can drone facade inspection replace hands-on inspection?
It depends on jurisdiction and mandate — some ordinance-driven inspections require physical probes. Drone surveys excel at full-coverage condition documentation, prioritizing where hands-on effort goes, and interim monitoring between mandated cycles.
What can thermal imaging find on a facade?
Atlas helps document differential heating patterns that may be associated with moisture, delamination, insulation conditions, or thermal bridging. A qualified inspector interprets the evidence and determines follow-up testing.
Does Atlas build a 3D model of the facade?
3D model generation from facade photos or video is Coming soon. Authorized viewing of existing or imported models is a separate capability.
See your projects in a new light
Start capturing, analyzing, and reporting thermal inspections — all in one place.