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In an era where technology continues to transform industries, forensic engineering is no exception. At CED Technologies, we remain at the forefront of integrating tools like drones and 3D modeling to deliver smarter, safer, and more efficient case support. While these tools are extremely useful in determining the root causes of incidents, they do not replace the expert knowledge, analysis, and judgment of our seasoned engineers. Technology can collect data, but only our team of expert engineers can interpret it within the complex context of engineering failures, accidents, and legal claims.
Drone Technology
At CED Technologies, our drone services enable rapid, efficient, and, most importantly, safe evidence collection. In cases where unstable structures, hazardous environments, or remote areas pose safety risks, drones provide a crucial advantage for our engineers and our clients. Drones capture high-quality footage essential for accurately reconstructing events, giving our engineers the visual data needed for precise analysis. This footage can be reviewed repeatedly by both legal teams and our experts to uncover new insights and support ongoing investigation efforts.
Our engineers are fully certified and operate all drones in strict accordance with FAA regulations, ensuring that every mission is conducted legally, responsibly, and with the highest standards of safety. Several of our engineers across various engineering disciplines are certified drone operators and are trained in airspace awareness, equipment handling, and flight planning tailored to each investigative scenario. Before any flight, our engineers perform thorough pre-mission assessments, including risk evaluations, site inspections, and coordination with local authorities when necessary. By maintaining full regulatory compliance and emphasizing operational precision, our drone services contribute to credible, court-admissible evidence and instill confidence in both clients and legal professionals.
Drones offer an opportunity to collect non-destructive evidence. Traditional walk-throughs may unintentionally alter or damage fragile evidence, but drones eliminate this risk by capturing everything from above.
Additionally, drones offer unmatched rapid response capabilities. In time-sensitive investigations, our engineers can bring drones to the scene within the day. The data collected can offer swift documentation before a scene is altered by weather, cleanup, or any other external forces.
Whether surveying a collapsed roof or a destructive fire or capturing the layout of a collision scene, our drones gather comprehensive visual data without compromising the scene or safety.
3D Modeling
Pairing our drone footage with Matterport 3D modeling elevates our forensic capabilities even further. This tool allows us to create an extremely realistic walk-through of the environments involved in a case. Regardless of whether it is an industrial facility, office space, or residential property, the captured data can be navigated and measured with incredible precision.
With measurements accurate to approximately ¾ of an inch, Matterport scans provide highly reliable data to support expert opinions and recreate scenarios.
Additionally, in cases that extend for months or even years, our ability to provide detailed scans with 3D modeling will ensure that evidence is preserved exactly as it was at the time of the incident.
When juries or attorneys can virtually walk through a scene, they gain a deeper, more intuitive understanding of what occurred without the risks or challenges of on-site visits. Our experts also have the capabilities to create physical models from the digital data, which are available to provide evidence that is viewable to a jury. The immersive experience 3D modeling provides, enabling a proper understanding of the incident, more than words can describe.
Our Team: Your Link Between the Tools and Truth
While AI and automation are growing in capability, there is no substitute for the expertise of our engineers. Drones and 3D models are powerful tools but require expertise to operate correctly. Furthermore, our engineers can accurately draw conclusions, assess liability, or explain causation based on the data.
We use these tools not just for show but as part of a larger investigative process guided by years of experience in the scientific method and the legal process. It is not just about collecting data, it is about understanding it, interpreting it, and delivering insights that stand up to scrutiny.
At CED Technologies, we are committed to building a safer, more precise forensic engineering world where technology enhances our capabilities without replacing the need for expert judgment. Drones and 3D modeling allow us to serve clients faster, safer, and with more clarity than ever before. But at the nucleus of it all is our expertise, something no machine can replicate.
Ready to learn how our tools and team can support your next case? Contact us today to learn more about how we can incorporate these tools to help your case.
