Category: Drone Inspections


Engineering conducting a parapet inspection per New York City's new annual parapet inspection requirement.

New Year, New NYC Inspection Requirements

January 4th, 2024 by

  As state and city regulations continually adapt to maintain the safety and integrity of our buildings, residents, and the public at large, staying up to date with upcoming deadlines and the latest periodic safety inspection requirements can seem like...

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Building News & Insights: FISP 9C Deadline, NYC Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures Program (PIPS), and More

August 9th, 2023 by

RAND Building News and Insights  Mark your calendars! Significant NYC and Jersey City building compliance deadlines are fast approaching including, FISP Cycle 9C, Local Law 126's Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures (PIPS), Jersey City Ordinance 21-054 facade inspections, and much...

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RAND's drone with the New York City skyline in the background.

New Rules Allow Drones for Building Inspections in NYC

July 28th, 2023 by

In an exciting development, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has introduced new rules that expand the permitted uses of drones for various services, including building inspections and infrastructure assessments. These changes represent a significant step forward in enhancing building...

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RAND's drone with the New York City skyline in the background.

New York City Considers the Use of Drones in Facade Inspections

September 3rd, 2020 by

As head of RAND's Drone Team, I, along with my team members, have been advocating to expand the use of drones to enhance facade inspections within New York City. Currently, while many U.S. cities allow the use of drones for...

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