UAV Defect
Inspection
Smart infrastructure
A UAV- and AI-based concrete defect inspection system for outdoor structures in Hong Kong. Uses YOLO11m multi-class detection, DJI SRT telemetry, and a web platform for automated reporting.
First Runner-up · PolyU COMP Best Project Award 2026
Project details for UAV Defect Inspection
- Developed an end-to-end UAV inspection system for Hong Kong's ageing concrete structures, training a custom YOLO11m detector using 1,700+ labelled images to automate multi-class defect identification.
- Deployed a lightweight web platform to process inspection videos and DJI SRT telemetry, enabling keyframe-based automated screening and the generation of standardized PDF/CSV reports across 15 real-world test cases.
- Won First Runner-up at PolyU COMP Best Project Award 2026.
Sep 2025 – Aug 2026