Infrastructure & Bridge Inspection Service
Inspect bridges, towers, power lines, and infrastructure from the air
Overview
Infrastructure drone inspectors charge $2,000-$15,000 per project.
Completing 20-80 projects annually generates $200,000-$1,500,000 with 60-75% margins.
In 2025, government and utilities prioritize infrastructure safety.
Services include bridge inspections ($3,000-$15,000), cell tower assessments ($1,500-$6,000), power line inspections ($2,000-$10,000), dam and water infrastructure ($3,000-$12,000), railway infrastructure surveys ($2,500-$10,000), and industrial facility inspections ($2,000-$8,000).
Successful inspectors meet DOT and utility standards, identify structural issues, provide detailed documentation, reduce inspection costs vs traditional methods, and maintain safety certifications.
Government agencies and utilities as clients.
Marketing through state DOTs, utility companies, engineering firms, infrastructure consultants, and government contracting.
Required Skills
- Infrastructure Inspection
- Government Contracting
- Advanced Drone Operations
- Engineering Standards
- Technical Documentation
- Safety Compliance
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Very high project rates
- Government and utility contracts
- Reduces inspection costs significantly
- Safer than traditional methods
- Recurring infrastructure inspections
Cons
- Complex government contracting
- High equipment and certification costs
- Need engineering expertise
- Strict regulatory compliance
- Long procurement cycles
How to Get Started
- Get FAA Part 107 and advanced certifications
- Learn infrastructure inspection standards
- Invest in professional inspection equipment
- Develop government contracting expertise
- Market to DOTs and utility companies
- Conduct compliant infrastructure inspections
- Provide detailed engineering-grade reports
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