In the UK, local councils are going to deploy drones, in an effort targeted at “cowboy builders who rip off homeowners in a new bid to protect the public.”
The devices, which will be fitted with cameras, will help council staff investigate complaints about rogue workmen and inspect shoddy jobs.
The drones will stream live footage of roofs and other hard-to-reach spots to inspectors.
The remote-controlled devices could also be used to gather evidence against builders and provide proof of planning control breaches.
According to the Mirror, dodgy contractors cost the UK economy £10billon a year – up from £3.5billion in 2010, according to the Federation of Master Builders.
Via The Mirror
