Highways Drone Services
& Kier
Showcasing how drone technology changed the future of highways asset inspections.
The Challenge
Kier, working in partnership with Birmingham City Council, wanted to explore a safer and smarter approach to electrical inspections across the highway network.
Traditional inspections relied on operatives working at height and within traffic management environments, creating challenges around safety, disruption and efficiency.
The challenge was to demonstrate how drone technology could move from an initial trial into everyday highways delivery and communicate the benefits clearly to the wider industry.
What We Did
Highways Industry worked with HDS and Kier to transform the project from an operational innovation into a story the industry could understand.
Through video production, photography, presentations, feature articles and award submissions, we helped demonstrate how drones were changing the way highways inspections are delivered.
The content showcased the technology in action, explained the collaboration between HDS, Kier and Birmingham City Council, and highlighted how digital solutions can support safer, more efficient infrastructure maintenance.
We created content for industry awareness campaigns, award submissions, project presentations, website and social media features, and video case studies.
The Result
The project helped demonstrate that drone inspections could become part of everyday highways operations.
Through clear communication, video storytelling and industry content, the partnership gained recognition across the sector and helped change perceptions around the role of drones in infrastructure maintenance.
The collaboration between HDS, Kier and Birmingham City Council went on to receive multiple industry award nominations and recognition, positioning the project as an example of how technology can create safer, smarter ways of working.
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