How Drone Technology Made Hospital Roof & Façade Inspections Safer

drone services
Roof & Building Facade Inspection
Facility Management

Project background

Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) is a landmark healthcare facility located on the edge of Perth’s CBD, delivering world-class health services.

Our client, the hospital’s lead facilities maintenance contractor, conducts biannual façade inspections to identify corrosion and damage, ensuring the building remains safe and functional.

key challenges

Complex Architecture:
The hospital’s unique design and surrounding environment made traditional inspection methods such as rope access and elevated work platforms costly, time-consuming, and impractical.

Operational Constraints:
Maintaining safe public and staff access during inspections was critical, especially in operational areas.

GPS Shadowing:
Sections of the site experienced GPS signal disruption due to surrounding structures, affecting drone stability and operational safety.

Our Solution

RemSense deployed the M300 RTK drone with a base station to ensure stability, accuracy, and safety, even in GPS-compromised areas.

A high-definition camera captured:

Wide-angle imagery for complete coverage of each building section
Zoomed images for detailed inspection of corrosion, damage, and wear.

The combination of advanced UAV technology and expert piloting enabled efficient, high-quality data capture without interrupting hospital operations.

Results

All façades inspected in a single day
No disruption to hospital operations or patient care
High-resolution imagery delivered in an easy-to-use format for the client’s review
Reduced inspection time and costs compared to traditional methods

By using the right combination of drone technology, camera equipment, and skilled operators, RemSense delivered a safe, efficient, and non-intrusive inspection for one of Western Australia’s most important healthcare facilities.

The project demonstrated how UAVs can replace traditional inspection methods, reducing costs, minimising operational disruption, and improving data quality.

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