Make No Drones About It - Drones Are Making an Impact on the Construction Site

Drones have been one of the hottest trends in the construction industry for the past year. And it is no surprise to us in the business, especially since—through drones—we are able to provide on-site data on demand from anywhere in the world. Who wouldn’t like that?

The Benefits of Drones

When you first see a drone, you think, “Now that looks like fun!” However, a drone is so much more than a fun toy. It allows for 3-D volumetric analysis, geo-referenced orthomosaic, and point cloud with centimeter precision. With these aforementioned services through a drone, more realistic models are able to be formed (instead of the old-school drawings to 3-D images). This provides the ability to develop a more accurate depiction of a building, bridge, or road. In turn, this helps prevent work delays because drones provide a more accurate image, while drawings can sometimes misinterpret an area—which then has to be changed because the plan no longer works, adding more time and frustration to the client in the end. Drones help take that stress away.

However, one of the main benefits of drones is the ability to access and share data in real time. On a consistent basis, construction industries are required to report progress to their clients. Drones are now a huge communication tool in making sure everyone is notified as soon as possible on a project, with the most up-to-date data.

Drones capture quality control type reporting, which is extremely helpful in areas that may be hard to get to—including elevated areas. They also help provide a permanent record on the installation of various materials.

Drones also help keep our crews safe on the job site, as they are able to capture any dangerous areas—such as cracks in concrete dams—that could pose a threat to construction workers.

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