Case Study: Stantec achieves safer, faster infrastructure inspections with Skydio autonomous drones

Stantec cuts bridge inspection time by 50% with Skydio

Stantec, a global engineering and design company, faced the challenge of conducting infrastructure inspections in hard-to-reach and dangerous areas like bridge girders. Balancing safety, efficiency, and data accuracy was difficult with traditional methods that required lane closures, snooper trucks, and rope access. To address this, they partnered with Skydio to deploy autonomous drones.

By implementing Skydio's autonomous drones, Stantec was able to perform comprehensive inspections remotely. The solution provided high-resolution data and 3D models, significantly enhancing safety by removing personnel from harm's way. The results were substantial, including a 50% reduction in costs and cutting inspection time in half on projects, all while achieving more detailed data.

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