Is Drone aerial photography really best for your construction projects?

Drone aerial photography for construction is rapidly evolving in both the technology available as well in the rules governing their use. Find out about the regulations, safety, quality issues, costs, and a measured way to consider what’s best in aerial photography for you.

The specific value of photos in construction

Photographs provide one of the best records of job progress. Acquired consistently, photos allow managers to track jobs and judge if work is progressing on schedule, and they can also prove when (and how well) work was completed.

Additionally, a review of the photographic record can demonstrate when progress was best, which helps stakeholders identify hang-ups and informs solutions for improving efficiency and design.

This hasn’t always been practical. In the past, most aerials were taken from helicopter or satellite, which were incomplete solutions: each has its own drawbacks, such as accuracy, expense, time, and safety. Drones, however, are powerful, reliable, and affordable imaging platforms that address all those concerns. Hence, they’ve taken their place on-site next to tried-and-true machines.

In addition to being much less expensive than a helicopter, drones are more versatile. For instance, an industry survey ranked “tracking job progress” as the number one use of drones in construction. Drones can easily capture crisp images in places it might otherwise be difficult or impossible. Such as close to the exteriors of high-rises or underneath spans and structures. We often forget that drones can also take pictures close to the ground. Hence, can get closer to subjects that can legally and physically be done using a helicopter.

Drones capture critical images and data on-site. Drone systems can improve and accelerate several existing processes:

• Report and forecast project status
• Document progress over time
• Plan and adjust transportation routes
• Track efficiency of site layout
• Monitor resource use and adjust allotment
• Track and record contractor work

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