AirScope: Autonomous Building Inspections Using Drones

This research proposal developed by AirScope is to automate the building inspection process with the use of a drone but more specifically, providing in depth thermal analysis, cost reports, deterioration identification, and roof inspection for buildings on Busch Campus at Rutgers University. The current state and situation among building efficiency and inspection is of concern: Building operations are responsible for 27% emissions per year which are key contributors to the rise in carbon emissions. Infrastructure inspections arc expensive as the risk involved in inspections determine how much it costs. This proposal will take a deeper look at why building inspections need change and how the utilization of automated drones can detect energy efficiency problems within buildings. In addition, the advancement of climate change is creating issues that have not been seen before, such as: expansion of underground hotspots, new energy demand, and the urban heat island effect. A model to help address each concern provided by AirScope will be implemented to combat rising energy costs for building along with structural integrity problems. The plan will focus on developing energy reports, thermal analysis, roof inspection, and identifying deteriorating conditions in buildings.