DRONE USE IN CONSTRUCTION

Typical construction projects run way over budget and many months behind schedule, costing construction companies and stakeholders millions of dollars in the long run

Drones are revolutionizing the construction industry by saving time and money. Drones cover more area during inspections, collect and analyze real-time data and allow managers and stakeholders to access the data from anywhere in the world, increasing productivity and improving communication.

Drones are becoming more of a norm on construction sites around the globe. They are another piece of equipment that should be a part of the process.

From pre-planning to groundbreaking to ribbon cutting, drones streamline workflows and keep all parties in direct control of construction progress.

239% INCREASE IN DRONES ANNUALLY
92% OF CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES THAT UTILIZES DRONES SEE ROI IN THE FIRST YEAR
3D MODELING
CUT/FILL ANALYSIS
MONITOR PROGRESS
DISPUTE PROOF
STOCKPILE MEASURMENTS AND ANALYTICS
SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS

PROGRESS MONITORING

Progress updates provided through aerial drone imagery is a beneficial tool for staying on schedule and in turn keep the project from going over budget. Drone imagery can be shared with project managers as well as stakeholders and investors who’re interested in keeping tabs on the project as well. New updated images can be taken monthly, weekly, or daily depending on the frequency of building and progress.

Inspections

During construction, periodic inspections are mandatory to assure overall project status, safety, and accuracy. Some inspections can be hazardous to workers or become inefficient, resulting in lost time and money. Using drones for these jobs will greatly improve speed and assurance between workers. With the ability to take pictures and video, multiple employees will be able to view the status and easily converse about possible issues.

STOCKPILE MEASUREMENTS

Using drones for stockpile measurements can significantly save time, improve safety, and cut costs. Measurements such as volume, density, and tonnage can be precisely calculated using drone mapping software. This information can be used for up-to-date inventory counts and to keep worksites stocked with enough materials. Assessing stockpiles more frequently can reduce overestimated material and supply orders, cutting back on waste and unnecessary spending.

MAPPING

Drones can use the visual data they collect to produce multiple types of maps including 3D and Orthomosaics. Each of these aerial maps have many benefits from pre-planning, monitoring progress, understanding a site’s layout, and more. The level of data and precision drone maps can provide are remarkable compared with widely used satellite imagery. These maps can be utilized to take quick measurements and check on the overall progress/status of the site.

Management

With our software aligning with many construction industry leading softwares such as AUTO DESK and PRO-CORE, we can seamlessly transfer our deliverables straight into your project for the quickest access.

UNLOCKING THE ROI

INCREASED PROFIT MARGINS

Drones are drastically reducing the number of man-hours required to perform tasks on site. Inspections, management of equipment, and strategic planning are just a few of the ways drones are streamlining operations for construction companies.

“For an exterior inspection of a 15-story building, we would traditionally have spent a lot of money in hiring workers to set up scaffolding, and then the inspection crew would do their job; it would have taken weeks. But when using drones, it took only 4 hours to complete the flying, 8 hours to process the data, and another 4 hours to analyze it. It was uncanny how fast we finished that inspection!”

– Richard Lopez, Hensel Phelps Construction

$1.7 MILLION ROI IN FIRST YEAR

In one year alone, the civil contracting company Grade Tech
saved $250,000 in operational costs and made $1.5 million in additional revenue by utilizing drone photography.

“Whether it was saved crew days because a drone flyover would reveal that the construction site wasn’t ready for us or enhanced productivity from better scheduling, this drone program has definitely been a game-changer”

– Chief Operating Officer Rory Hall