Aerial & Drones

Bridge inspection by drone

Drone inspection of bridge decks, girders and bearings to reduce lane closures.

People ask for this as: “drone bridge inspection”, “bridge survey UAV”

How it works

Robots used

  • Camera Drone
  • Collision Tolerant Drone

Ways to buy it

  • Service — you pay for the outcome (one inspection, one show, X acres).
  • Purchase Buy the robot (plus software and service plans, usually).

Bot or Not?

A robot makes sense when…

  • The job is high, dangerous, or hard to reach
  • It is huge or repetitive (acres, nights, square metres)
  • You need data you will compare over time
  • You need eyes on it right now

Hire a human when…

  • It is small, low and one-off
  • It needs hands, judgement or a repair
  • Weather, permits or timing make robots awkward
  • Nobody has defined the job yet

Here's the catch for this job

  • Ask for proof of pilot certification and liability insurance (often $1M+).
  • Agree on deliverables, resolution and turnaround before flight day.
  • Weather days are common; clarify reschedule terms.

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What it costs

Published ranges, each with a receipt. Not quotes: your price depends on scope, location and date. older price = 18+ months.

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What to specify and ask

Put these in your request and you'll get a real price instead of "it depends":

  1. Location (address or coordinates)
  2. Date(s) and time window
  3. Area size (acres/hectares) or number of structures
  4. Deliverables (photos, video, orthomosaic, 3D model, report)
  5. File formats and turnaround time
  6. Airspace class / proximity to airports if known
  7. Insurance requirements

Rules and regulation

Bridge inspections must meet NBIS (US) or national standards with a qualified inspector; drone rules apply.

General information, not legal advice. Rules change; ask the operator which permits they hold and verify them.

Providers who do this

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Skygauge Robotics

🇨🇦 CA Serves global

Canadian contact-inspection drone maker.

  • Purchase
  • 2 jobs
  • Oct 25, 2026

Skydio

🇺🇸 US Serves US, global

US maker of autonomous drones and docks for public safety and infrastructure.

  • Purchase
  • 8 jobs
  • Oct 25, 2026

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