Traditional inspection of rock faces can expose surveyors to unnecessary risk and often limits access to critical areas.
Using UAV-mounted sensors, Southern Testing can safely capture detailed three-dimensional models of:
- Quarry faces
- Rock cuttings
- Retaining structures
- Railway and highway rock slopes
- Coastal cliffs
- Excavation faces
These models enable engineers to assess:
- Discontinuities
- Joint patterns
- Fracture networks
- Rock block geometry
- Potential rockfall hazards
- Long-term deterioration
This approach significantly improves data quality while reducing the need for personnel to work in hazardous locations.