Drone work for dike inspections

What will happen?

As a water board, we use drones to perform legal tasks. For example, to inspect dikes, pumping stations and dunes and for enforcement and monitoring purposes. We use drones with various sensors, including cameras and laser scanners (LiDAR).

On behalf of HHNK, the company Droneview will take aerial photos of the dike with a drone. This will be done for the purpose of inspections of the sea dikes (primary flood defenses).

Where does the project take place?

Aerial photography will take place on the primary flood barrier between Den Helder and Den Oever (see the red line in the figure below).

What do you notice?

A drone will be flown from the dike during the work. Below is an example of what such a drone might look like.

To take the aerial photographs, the drone will mainly fly over the dike. It may happen that the drone flies for a short moment over built-up areas.

We are aware that in some cases this may affect privacy, when, for example, individuals are recognizable in images. To mitigate this risk, we have a policy on the use of drones.

When will the project take place?

The work will be carried out starting Nov. 18, 2025. Taking pictures will take from a few days to over a week, depending on weather conditions.

Who do we work with?

The work will be performed by Leeuwarden-based firm Droneview.

Want to know more?

For more information about this project, please contact Sem Jongejan via our contact form or by calling 072 - 582 8282.