Safer, faster crane assessments from above
Marquis Crane Services uses drone inspection services to evaluate crane structures and job sites from safe vantage points that are tough to reach on foot. If you are dealing with tight schedules, limited access, or safety concerns, aerial visuals can speed up decisions and support compliance. Waiting can turn a small defect into a shutdown, a failed inspection, or a costly repair window you did not plan for.
Reduce exposure
Limit climbs and work-at-height tasks while still getting eyes on critical areas
Move faster
Capture the views you need quickly so your crew can stay focused on the lift plan
Catch problems sooner
Spot damage, missing hardware, deformation, and unusual wear before it grows
Improve documentation
Get clear visuals that support inspection records, planning, and follow-up repairs
Less disruption
Inspect with fewer site impacts compared to more invasive access methods
When you can see what’s going on up high without sending someone up there, the whole day runs calmer. Your team is not rushing to set up extra access just to verify a concern. You get straightforward visuals, clear next steps, and a solid record you can share with management, customers, and safety. That confidence matters when a lift is scheduled and everyone is counting on the crane to be ready.
Drone inspections help you make decisions faster and avoid spending money in the wrong places. Instead of guessing or over-scoping a repair, you can target what actually needs attention. It also helps with planning, you can line up parts, labor, and downtime based on what you can see, not what you hope is true. Over time, that adds up to fewer surprise stoppages and better equipment availability.
Crane components live in hard conditions, wind, salt air, vibration, and heavy cycles. Small issues can hide in places most crews do not see day to day. Choosing the right provider matters because the inspection needs to be useful, not just “a few pictures.” Marquis Crane Services is an independent third-party inspection company bringing over 35 years of crane industry experience and a focus on safety, compliance, and minimizing downtime.
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You tell us the crane type, location, access limits, and your timeline
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We coordinate with your team so the flight plan matches site rules and lift activity
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We document key areas of concern on the crane structure and surrounding site conditions
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You get practical notes that help you decide what to inspect further, repair, or monitor
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We help you keep documentation organized for internal tracking and compliance needs
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Independent third-party perspective: unbiased documentation to support safe decisions
Qualified, credentialed personnel: NCCCO certified mobile and tower crane inspectors, OSHA 30 trained, TWIC cards, DOD Dbids credentials
Experience across crane types: mobile, crawler, large hydraulic with luffing attachment, tower, and maritime equipment
Based in Southern Maine, serving New England and nationwide: responsive support when schedules move fast
No. A drone inspection is a powerful tool for access and documentation, but it does not replace required annual or post-event inspections. It can support them by giving better visibility and helping prioritize hands-on checks.
When access is difficult, time is tight, or you need visuals for planning, troubleshooting, storm checks, job closeout documentation, or pre-mobilization condition reviews.
Yes. Marquis Crane Services supports maritime inspection and certification work and has personnel with credentials commonly required for controlled access sites.
Stop guessing about what’s happening up top, get a clear look and a clear plan today.
