Applied Technology & Expertise

As a trusted partner for insurance professionals and business owners worldwide, we understand the critical need for accurate, efficient, and cost-effective solutions in today’s fast-paced industries. With our advanced drone technology and seasoned team of experts, we offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to streamline operations and enhance decision-making processes. From property inspections to environmental surveys, our solutions empower you to gather actionable data with precision and speed, minimizing risks and maximizing efficiency.

Applied Technology

Inspections

Lower operating costs and shorten inspection timelines by using drone (UAV) technology for roof inspections and insurance claim needs, at scale. Using professional drone pilots to capture aerial imagery provides irrefutable evidence to support a claim or underwriting inspection.

Surveys

Get the high-quality image data you need with ease. Our larger drones can carry advanced cameras and sensor technology to capture detailed aerial images of locations that are costly or dangerous to access. Drones can cover large areas quickly, which means you can survey hundreds of acres in a fraction of the time compared to traditional methods. This approach not only saves time but also enhances safety and boosts efficiency.

3D Mapping

Using drones to gather aerial images for the processing of 3D maps and orthomosaics is a highly valuable tool. We can provide computer-aided design (CAD) ready, 3D models for use with other modelling projects, or offer time-lapse photography and video to showcase project development over longer periods of time.

LiDAR

By operating drones equipped with advanced laser scanners, we capture precise measurements of light reflections and range from the earth’s surface across millions of beams. We combine this data with GPS and inertial measurement unit (IMU) data to create a fully corrected Point Cloud. Analysts can use this detailed data to generate highly accurate 3D models, gaining valuable insights for various applications.

The team developed DataPoints specifically to provide single login access to multiple datasets, including 2D orthomosaics, 3D point clouds, still images, video, and site plans. This platform allows for granular, multi-user access to data from anywhere in the world. Once users upload data to the DataPoints portal, an engineer in Los Angeles can immediately begin interpreting the information, while at the same time, an adjuster on the other side of the globe can do the same. Moreover, the 2D and 3D standard datasets captured during each site survey provide stakeholders with unmatched situational awareness—without ever needing to visit the site.

2D Orthomosaic
2D Orthomosaics provide highly detailed, measurable site plans that can be layered over time to easily compare build progress, or to compare pre-loss and post loss data.
Resolution
High-resolution capture enables the condition of individual roof tiles to be identified. DataPoints can achieve very high Ground Sampling Distance (GSD) of less than 0.5cm per pixel. This high GSD means that every pixel in the processed map (orthomosaic) represents 0.5cm (0.2in) in real life.
Accuracy
Ground Control Points (GCPs) allow for centimeter level of accuracy in the 2D ortho and 3D Point Cloud. GCPs will allow for errors in the drone image data to be corrected against known points in 3D space, significantly improving the accuracy after processing.
3D Point Clouds
3D point clouds are absolutely key to providing users with a complete model of a site. They bring structures off the page and give the site landscape a whole new dimension. Point clouds can be generated outside from drone data or inside from laser scannerrs. Data is delivered in the DataPoints.io portal, removing the requirement to install proprietary software and manage multiple file types. System resources are no longer an issue, and most modern computers, Mac or PC, will load the data in a compatible web browser.
Measure
Generated from same dataset that is used to create the 2D orthomosaics, 3D points clouds also provide measurement capabilities but in 3 dimensions, allowing for roof areas to be calculated very accurately and also allowing for heights and volumes to be measured, all remotely.

Benefits

Accelerate, informed decision making.

Lowers Drone Solutions can capture site data within five days of a confirmed quote. The system processes the data into 2D orthomosaics and 3D point clouds, typically uploading the results within 48 hours. Once uploaded, the data becomes immediately shareable and accessible to stakeholders worldwide. This fast turnaround improves collaboration and helps decision-makers act quickly.

Multiple data formats in a single application.

Users can add all forms of data – Images, Video, Orthomosaic, Computer-aided design (CAD), PDF etc. to the DataPoints cloud portal. Having multiple datasets together in one application brings efficiencies and cost-savings to client workflows and simplifies data interpretation and review.

Cost savings through better
resource management.

Coordinate a single team to go to the site within hours of an event or loss, giving valuable information in a time-critical scenario. Catastrophic events require the effective management and deployment of multiple teams over multiple sites handling numerous claims. Datapoints allows clients to optimize the logistical process and maximize resource efficiency.

Reduce risk and exposure to future litigation.

Efficiently and cost-effectively capture pre- and post-loss datasets vital to supporting a case or justifying a settlement. The cloud platform stores datasets for years and allows users to update them as often as needed. Also, users can display multiple years’ worth of data simultaneously within a single project, while easily comparing pre- and post-loss data, or historical datasets.

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Applied Expertise

Applications:

Features:

Pre-loss data capture for accurate risk assessments to help with Underwriting decisions.

Secure online data storage, comprising video, imagery, and 360-surveys etc.

Post-loss data capture for comparative analysis and claim settlement confidence.

Expedite data recovery for new losses/claims and reopened claims.

Progress reports in reinstatement, construction, or changes to the risk.

Accessible using most modern computers and web browsers.

CAT management requires regular rotation of resources, and such data capture provides irrefutable proof of post-loss conditions and circumvents dispute resolution.

The system archives datasets and reinstates them years later for comparative purposes, fraud detection, and prevention. Analysts can use it to compare damage from Hurricane Hugo and Hurricane Marilyn in St. Croix, providing valuable historical insights.

Data analysis (2D and 3D Measurements) confirms the scope of damage and verifies the reasonableness of post-loss repair quotations.

2D and 3D datasets provide unrivaled insights into pre-existing and changing site conditions and topography.

Deeper analysis by layering of multiple datasets captured at different times for changes in risk.

Protection of evidence in support of subrogation claims.

By layering topographical datasets, the system can identify adverse changes, such as site creep, landslip, subsidence, or heave that affect a property. This analysis includes site retaining walls and boundary walls, helping to detect potential risks and structural issues.

Preserving proof is essential, particularly in case future litigation arises, as it ensures critical evidence remains intact and accessible.

360-degree internal data capture to assist with loss measurement and aid dispute resolution.

Improve customer experience and satisfaction.

IMGING

drone roof
inspection software

loveland innovations

Loveland’s enterprise solution uses artificial intelligence capabilities to automatically detect hail and wind damage to roofing material.

IMGING (pronounced imaging)

A leading drone roof inspection software that allows you to safely inspect roofs and properties with an automated drone in as little as five minutes or faster. IMGING captures data through drones, mobile handheld inspections, and other aerial sources.

Roof Measurements:

IMGING can generate onsite measurements when a drone is used. These measurements are available in three hours after drone flight.

A.I. Powered Damage Detection:

Available 3-5 minutes following the onsite image upload.

Comprehensive Report:

The reviewer can immediately begin annotating and organizing property information and photos into an easily exportable PDF report. A preliminary damage assessments report can be generated to speed your analysis of the property through the IMGING On Demand service.

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