Droneworks 360

30/07/2026

We are really pleased to share a recent DW-360 project with Take Shelter in Brighton.

Take Shelter is and underground World War II school air raid shelter, originally built to protect 300 children during bombing raids and now transformed into an immersive museum.

View the video about the tour here: https://youtu.be/MkCD7VBlJLY?si=RR8UsjJxLjYmrCdV

View the virtual tour here: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=dX6Ak7WHHKk

DW-360 created a virtual tour and 3D digital record of the shelter,helping people explore the space online and understand the layout before visiting the shelter.

The tour is also being used on event days through a large touchscreen, giving visitors another way to engage with the shelter and its history.

This project shows how virtual tours can support heritage, education, visitor access and long-term digital records, while still encouraging people to come and visit in person for the full experience.

Bringing heritage to life — one scan at a time.

Read more about the project here: https://www.droneworks360.com/dw-360-take-shelter-heritage-virtual-tour/

Explore DW-360 Virtual Tours & 3D Spaces:
https://www.dw-360.com

31/03/2026

One of the most useful things about drone inspections is not the drone itself, but the clearer view it gives people afterwards.

On a lot of buildings, the areas that matter most are the ones that are hardest to see properly from the ground. Roof coverings, parapets, gutters, flashings and drainage points can all be easy to miss until a problem becomes more obvious later.

That is why clear visual records are becoming more useful in property inspections.

They help people:

* spot likely issues earlier
* understand roofs and buildings more clearly
* explain findings properly
* plan maintenance with better information
* keep a record to refer back to later

At Droneworks 360, that is what we focus on. Straightforward visual data that helps property professionals make better decisions.

I’ve put a fuller article up on the website here:
https://www.droneworks360.com/why-clearer-visual-records-matter-in-property-inspections-droneworks-360/

If you are dealing with a building or site that is difficult to inspect properly, feel free to get in touch.

09/02/2026

Why more UK property professionals are using drones for inspections

Drones are quickly becoming a normal part of property inspections across the UK, particularly for estate agents, landlords and managing agents.

According to MarketsandMarkets, the global drone services market is forecast to grow from around £13 billion today to over £45 billion by the early 2030s, with real estate, surveying and inspections listed as key growth areas.
Source: MarketsandMarkets – Drone Services Market Report

Meanwhile, PwC notes that drones are now widely adopted in property and infrastructure because they are safer, faster and more cost-effective than traditional access methods such as scaffolding or cherry pickers.
Source: PwC – Clarity from Above: Drones in Construction and Real Estate

From what we see on the ground, drones are increasingly used for:
• Roof and gutter inspections
• Pre-sale condition checks
• Visual records for landlords and managing agents
• Ongoing monitoring of buildings over time

When combined with practical maintenance work through our sister business Highbridge 360, early drone inspections often help prevent disputes, reduce repeat visits, and support clearer decisions.

At Droneworks 360 UK, we focus on straightforward, inspection-led drone surveys that support real property needs.

If you are an estate agent or landlord and want to understand how drone inspections could fit into your existing process, feel free to get in touch or follow our page to see recent examples.

Real estate & drone services market growth

MarketsandMarkets – Global drone services market report (overview page):
https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/drone-services-market-80726041.html

The Business Research Company – Real estate drone services market report (2026 growth and forecast):
https://www.thebusinessresearchcompany.com/report/real-estate-drone-services-global-market-report

PwC commercial drone adoption context

PwC “Clarity from above” report on commercial applications of drone technology (PDF):
https://www.pwc.co.uk/blogs/migrated/clarity-from-above-pwc.pdf

PwC UK overview of drone potential and implementation in business (Skies Without Limits):
https://www.pwc.co.uk/services/technology/drones/the-impact-of-drones-on-the-uk-economy.html

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