If you are a church-goer, you will have more of an idea of how expensive it is to repair age old Churches and Cathedrals.
The cost of which can run into the £000s.
So with that being said, according to recent reports, church insurance company Ecclesiastical, has now opted for the use of drones to view the extent of damage and deterioration to church roofs and spires.
Unlike traditional methods of using abseiling equipment and ladders, drones are a safe measure to ensure every angle for an inspection is completed. One church in particular, Worcester Cathedral has swapped traditional methods for aerial surveys.
Speaking on the use of drones, Val Floy, the Cathedral’s COO recently said: ‘We were conscious that parts of the tower needed to be inspected but the costs and logistical challenges of doing this meant we had not been able to do so. The imagery captured by the drone will enable us to do an initial assessment so we can prioritise future work and inspections.’
Risk Management Director Mark Matthews of insurance company Ecclesiastical claimed that the technology: ‘Obtain more accurate information when deciding how best to protect and preserve their buildings.’ He added: ‘The data gathered from the drones will also enable Ecclesiastical to calculate reinstatement or restoration values with more certainty reducing the risk of underinsurance for its customers.’
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