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9/1/08, 12:35 PM
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ComInspect to inspect multi story buildings using remote control helicopters/cameras.
I am pleased to announce that ComInspect (InterNACHI's for-profit commercial inspection development company) has contracted with DragonFly out of Canada to supply us with camera carrying remote control helicopters to inspect the roofs and facades of multi story buildings.
Watch video now: http://www.draganfly.com/uav-helicop...allery/videos/ About ComInspect: http://www.nachi.org/cominspect.htm Nick Gromicko, CMI Founder World's biggest, best inspection association "Planet InterNACHI... resistance is futile" Last edited by gromicko; 9/1/08 at 1:12 PM. 
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9/1/08, 2:41 PM
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Re: ComInspect to inspect multi story buildings using remote control helicopters/cameras.
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How will that help an individual Commercial Inspector such as me? Do we rent those gizmos by the day, week or month or do we buy them? Bill Mullen
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9/1/08, 2:45 PM
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Re: ComInspect to inspect multi story buildings using remote control helicopters/cameras.
I'm going to stock them for when memebers have tall (3 stories +) building inspections. We'll lend them out (much like our lending library does now), insure them, and keep them serviced. www.nachi.tv is already producing online video training.
Nick Gromicko, CMI Founder World's biggest, best inspection association "Planet InterNACHI... resistance is futile" Last edited by gromicko; 9/1/08 at 2:58 PM.
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9/1/08, 3:22 PM
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Re: ComInspect to inspect multi story buildings using remote control helicopters/cameras.
What weapon pods will it integrate with?
John Onofrey President, Grail Media, LLC "Effortless Email Marketing" 2007 INACHI Inventions and Innovations Award Winner www.homehintsenews.com www.texasinspectors.net NACHI members free email marketing trial click here: http://www.homehintsenews.com/dbpage...e=signup_nachi 
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9/1/08, 4:10 PM
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Re: ComInspect to inspect multi story buildings using remote control helicopters/cameras.
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That would make a TERRIFIC "Daily Door Prize!  Signed, Frank Carrio, CMI Certified Master Inspector & Consultant Certified Commercial Building Inspector Founder & Current President, New Hampshire State Chapter NACHI NACHI, State Representative for Legislative Affairs Retired: ICC Certified Member Retired: Code Compliance Inspector. Retired: ASTM Committee Member
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9/1/08, 5:52 PM
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Please Note:
Chuck Lambert is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
Re: ComInspect to inspect multi story buildings using remote control helicopters/cameras.
No offense to anyone here but how are you going to make these helicopters "Average Joe" proof. I have been around RC items for years and I in no way would strap my thermal imager to one and let it rip. RC helicopters are one of the hardest RC items to control.
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9/1/08, 5:58 PM
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Re: ComInspect to inspect multi story buildings using remote control helicopters/cameras.
I can see myself flying one of these in downtown Atlanta, slamming into other buildings and breaking the window 12 stories up, and of course it will be a lawyers window.
  Brian K Doles Atlanta, GA - Providing Infrared Thermal Home Inspections Home Inspections Commercial Inspections Infrared Thermal Imaging Colby Home Services All of metro Atlanta including Conyers, Covington, Stone Mountain, Midtown, Buckhead, Perimeter Customer Testimonials Home Inspector Pro Software - A Professionals choice in software. Last edited by bdoles2; 9/1/08 at 10:00 PM.
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9/1/08, 8:28 PM
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Re: ComInspect to inspect multi story buildings using remote control helicopters/cameras.
Watched several of the videos. Pretty slick stuff. Bet it's a pretty penny too! About the only thing they didn't show was the self landing upon loss of radio link feature.
Too bad they haven't yet integrated a proximity sensor to keep it away from stuff so Brian could fly it in Atlanta! Hmm, maybe that's a work in progress. -- Erby Crofutt B4U Close Home Inspections Georgetown, Kentucky KY Lic# HI-2041 www.b4uclose.com http://www.kentuckyradon.com Kentucky Home Inspections Kentucky Home Inspectors
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9/1/08, 8:43 PM
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Re: ComInspect to inspect multi story buildings using remote control helicopters/cameras.
I'm thinking you might have so much fun playing with that helicopter you might find Yourself running out of time for the rest of the inspection....
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9/1/08, 8:46 PM
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Re: ComInspect to inspect multi story buildings using remote control helicopters/cameras.
Chuck, these control quite nicely using buit-in GPS. Watch this one: http://www.draganfly.com/uav-helicop...os/video-4.php
Nick Gromicko, CMI Founder World's biggest, best inspection association "Planet InterNACHI... resistance is futile"
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9/1/08, 9:29 PM
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Re: ComInspect to inspect multi story buildings using remote control helicopters/cameras.
They would be a good alternative to walking the dangerous roofs...
What would be iNACHI member's price after discount?
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9/1/08, 11:02 PM
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Re: ComInspect to inspect multi story buildings using remote control helicopters/cameras.
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He's even better in person! Russ Spriggs,CMI- Idaho's NACHI Chapter President Representing Home Inspectors in Coeur d’Alene and North Idaho www.TestForMethLabs.com http://www.cdaInspector.com http://www.idahohomeinspectors.biz/ Powerful, affordable inspection software at: http://www.homeinspectorpro.com/ Powerful, affordable branding & marketing at: http://www.HomeHintseNews.com/
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9/1/08, 11:47 PM
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Re: ComInspect to inspect multi story buildings using remote control helicopters/cameras.
I really think I'd need a copilot (someone who could actually fly the thing) and then maybe a stewardess.
Those that have never made a mistake have never done anything. Jack Gilleland Home Inspection Services Commercial, Multifamily, and Residential economy@woh.rr.com Ohio_Commercial and_Home_Inspections activerain
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9/2/08, 9:50 AM
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Re: ComInspect to inspect multi story buildings using remote control helicopters/cameras.
What will they think of next? I got one, how about a robotic SpongeBob with a built in video camera that can be flushed down a toilet to check septic tanks.
Sounds good Nick, but for those out there who have never flown a remote control helicopter you just can't fly one by watching a video. I own one of these "Big Boy Toys" they are not cheap, and it took me over a year to master it, only after crashing it many times with very expensive repairs. If I ever have to go that high on a commercial building I think I would figure into my price the rental of a mobile cherry picker that can extend to the side of the building. I beats sending you back the equipment in pieces. 
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9/2/08, 11:28 AM
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Re: ComInspect to inspect multi story buildings using remote control helicopters/cameras.
good idea
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