PMCS Drone Surveys

06/06/2026

🌹 D-DAY - 6th June 1944 🌹

Then and Now

Today the beaches of Normandy are places of peace, where families gather and children play. Yet on these same shores, 82 years ago, thousands of Allied servicemen landed under fire to begin the liberation of Europe.

Among them was my Nan’s brother, Marine W. H. Ford of No. 45 Royal Marine Commando, who gave his life in Normandy on 9th June 1944, just days after the D-Day landings.

Standing beside his grave was a moment I will never forget. It brought home the reality that every headstone represents a son, brother, husband or friend whose sacrifice helped secure the freedoms we enjoy today.

The photographs show the contrast between then and now. The beaches may be peaceful, but they will forever be sacred ground.

Today we remember not only the operation itself, but the men who never came home.

Marine W. H. Ford
No. 45 Royal Marine Commando
Died 9th June 1944

🌹 Lest We Forget 🌹

04/06/2026

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31/05/2026

🐦 PMCS Drone Survey Identifies Significant Pigeon Infestation 🏢

PMCS Maintenance, Drones & SkyLens Surveys were recently instructed by Hillcrest Estate Management to investigate reports of unpleasant odours within the communal areas of a residential block in Harrow, London.

Using a combination of drone technology and internal loft inspections, we identified a significant defect within a rooftop ventilation tower which had allowed pigeons unrestricted access into the roof void.

The inspection revealed:

✅ Large opening within the rooftop tower structure
✅ Active bird ingress point identified
✅ Extensive pigeon droppings and nesting materials within the loft space
✅ Contaminated insulation and roof void areas
✅ Likely source of odours affecting communal corridors

By combining aerial inspections with internal investigations, we were able to quickly identify the root cause and provide clear recommendations for remedial repairs, bird proofing, specialist cleaning, and long-term prevention measures.

Should PMCS Maintenance be instructed to undertake the remedial works, specialist access will be required. As always, Paramount Platformsrk alongside our trusted veteran-run access partners Paramount Platforms
to safely reach and repair the affected tower structure.

This is another example of how drone surveys can safely access difficult-to-reach areas, reduce investigation times, minimise disruption, and help property managers make informed decisions.

📍 Harrow, London
🏢 Client: Hillcrest Estate Management

PMCS Maintenance & SkyLens Surveys

🔹 Veteran Run
🔹 Drone Surveys
🔹 Building Inspections
🔹 Roof Investigations
🔹 Compliance Services
🔹 Remedial Repairs

29/05/2026

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19/05/2026

The PMCS / SkyLens kitchen situation is getting slightly out of hand now 😂☕️🚁

Apparently what started as:
“Just a couple of mugs and a coffee machine…”

…has turned into a fully operational veteran-run site welfare coffee station 🤣

Inside the cupboard alone we’ve got:
🔨 “Warning Builder at Work”
🚐 “I’d rather be in my campervan”
🚁 PMCS Drones mug
💜 “Awesome Girlfriend” survival mug

Then below that:
☕️ Ninja coffee machine
🍞 Ninja toaster
🥤 Enough syrups to open a café
📧 Coffee powering late-night reports, surveys, insurance visits, emergency call outs and “just one more email” moments

At this point PMCS Maintenance & SkyLens Surveys don’t just run on diesel, drones and hard work…
we run almost entirely on caffeine 😂☕️

Pretty sure we should now qualify for official sponsorship from Ninja Kitchen 👀🤣

Because behind every:
🏢 property inspection
🚁 drone survey
📋 compliance report
🔨 emergency repair
and veteran-run business…

…is a mug cupboard with emotional support coffee equipment 😂☕️

Tools, drones, coffee & a sense of humour…
that’s how we get the job done 💪🇬🇧

16/05/2026

Good morning all.

After an extremely difficult and demanding couple of days following this major tree strike and structural damage incident, we just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone involved.

From the initial emergency response, site safety, drone inspections, emergency access, temporary protection works, and supporting residents throughout, the teamwork and professionalism shown has been outstanding from start to finish.

The PMCS staff have been absolutely incredible throughout this incident, working long hours under pressure and difficult conditions to help make the area safe and assist all involved.

Working alongside Paramount Platforms once again proved to be the perfect partnership, showing exactly what experienced veteran-run companies can achieve when working together under pressure.

A huge thank you also goes to:• Emergency Services for their immediate response. The Management Company for acting so quickly
• Hillcrest Estate Management
• Sedgwick Loss Adjusters
• Paramount Access Platforms
• The staff, and everyone working behind the scenes I all areas.

Sometimes situations like this remind you just how important teamwork, professionalism, communication, and experience really are.

Most importantly, nobody was seriously injured.

PMCSMaintenance | Drone Surveys | Building Compliance

Trust A Veteran UK

14/05/2026

Today PMCS attended a severe emergency call-out following a major tree collapse directly onto a residential property.

Emergency services initially attended the incident to ensure the immediate safety of the occupants and surrounding area following the collapse.

The mature tree failed and struck part of a residential block of flats, causing substantial damage to the roof structure, external brickwork, and internal areas of the home.

Our initial emergency attendance identified:
• Significant roof structural damage
• Roof covering failure and pe*******on into the property
• Internal ceiling collapse and exposure to water ingress
• Major cracking to external masonry elevations
• Brickwork displaced back into the cavity wall
• Damage around the ground floor lintel area above the window
• Large vertical cracking running down the corner elevation of the building

Drone imagery and close inspections confirmed the extent of the damage and helped assess areas unsafe to access from ground level.

Our tree contractor attended and carried out initial cutting back works today to reduce loading and improve immediate site safety.

Cherry picker access has now been arranged for tomorrow morning for us to:
• Make the structure safe
• Remove dangerous loose materials
• Carry out temporary emergency weatherproofing works
• Reduce further water ingress and consequential damage

Due to the extent of the structural movement observed, PMCS has advised that the property should remain unoccupied until a full structural survey has been completed by a suitably qualified structural engineer.

We are also scheduled to meet with the insurance assessor on Tuesday to review the damage and discuss the next stages of investigation and remedial works.

We would also like to thank the management company involved, who acted extremely quickly in contacting PMCS. From the initial emergency call, we were in attendance within hours.

Meetings and arrangements with Paramount Platforms for emergency high-level access were organised rapidly to ensure works could commence without delay.

This is exactly what you get when veteran-run companies work together. Although operating as separate businesses, there is a shared mindset of teamwork, rapid response, professionalism, and getting the job done when people need help most. Trust A Veteran UK

Out of respect for the occupants and due to how recent this incident is, we have chosen not to publish the damage imagery publicly at this time.

Most importantly, despite the severity of the incident, thankfully nobody was injured.

PMCS
Maintenance | Drone Surveys | Building Compliance

08/05/2026

🚁 WHAT WOULD YOU DO? 🚁

Today whilst carrying out professional drone operations at the Royal Automobile Club, Woodcote Park, Epsom, something happened that highlights why drone safety and awareness are so important.

Operating legally within UK drone regulations at a maximum height of 120m, our DJI Air 3S suddenly issued a warning:

⚠️ “Manned aircraft nearby, fly with caution.”

Within minutes this happened twice, first a helicopter, then a fixed-wing aircraft.

What surprised us most was just how low both aircraft appeared to be flying, seemingly below our operating altitude.

So what should a drone pilot do in this situation?

✅ Stay calm
✅ Maintain Visual Line of Sight (VLOS)
✅ Immediately give way to manned aircraft
✅ Pause or descend the drone safely
✅ Be prepared to land immediately if required
✅ Continue monitoring the surrounding airspace

As drone operators, manned aircraft ALWAYS have priority, regardless of airspace class.

For this operation:
✔️ Flight planning had been completed
✔️ RAMS were in place
✔️ Operations were being carried out professionally and legally
✔️ Safety procedures were followed immediately upon warning activation

This was a very real reminder that even experienced operators can suddenly encounter low-flying aircraft, and why situational awareness is critical at all times.

Drone operations are not just about getting great imagery, they are about safety, planning, professionalism, and making the right decisions when situations change unexpectedly.

PMCS Drone Surveys
Professional Drone Operations • Building Compliance • Survey Imagery