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Drones for Construction

Drone Inspections in Construction and on Building Sites

Construction progress monitoring, roof and facade inspection, earthwork volume measurements — all from the air, without scaffolding or downtime. Photo documentation and 3D models.

No scaffolding3D models & orthophotosRTK accuracy ±2 cm
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48 MP

Photo resolution

±2 cm

RTK measurement accuracy

3D

Photogrammetric models

24h

Report ready

What does a construction drone inspection cover?

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Construction progress monitoring

Regular flights documenting work progress from above. Geotagged photos with dates — undeniable evidence for the investor, site manager and building inspector.

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Volume and cubature measurements

Precise volume measurements of stockpiles, excavations and embankments based on 3D models with RTK accuracy ±2 cm. Eliminates manual geodetic measurements.

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Roof and facade inspection

Detailed photos of roofing, flashings and facades without scaffolding. 112× zoom reveals even small cracks and defects.

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Quality control

Verification of construction compliance with the design. Comparing the orthophoto with design drawings detects deviations before they become costly problems.

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Aerial safety inspection

Site safety checks: excavation protection, fencing, material storage. Documentation without entering the danger zone.

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Orthophoto and 3D model

Precise site orthophoto and photogrammetric 3D model. Data ready for BIM, GIS and project documentation.

Who benefits from drone inspections in construction?

Drones reduce construction documentation time from days to hours. Instead of renting scaffolding to inspect a roof or sending a surveyor with a total station, one flight delivers an orthophoto, 3D model and detailed images of every element. The investor sees progress, the site manager has evidence, and the inspector has full documentation.

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Developers and investors — regular aerial construction progress documentation for investors and banks
Site managers — fast quality checks and design compliance without stopping work
Building inspectors — independent photographic documentation of construction status with GPS dating
Property managers — roof and facade inspections without costly scaffolding or rope access
Survey companies — stockpile and excavation volume measurements with RTK accuracy complementing traditional surveying

How does a construction drone inspection work?

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Flight planning

We define documentation scope, flight frequency and checkpoints. We verify airspace zones and weather conditions.

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Photogrammetric flight

The drone carries out the planned flight with a 48 MP camera and RTK module. Photos with 70–80% overlap provide material for orthophotos and 3D models.

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Data processing

We generate orthophotos, 3D models, calculate volumes and prepare comparisons with previous flights or the design.

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Report and documentation

We deliver a PDF report with photos, GeoTIFF orthophoto, 3D model and change analysis. Data ready for BIM and GIS import.

Drone applications in construction

Monthly construction progress monitoring
Roof inspection before building handover
Earthwork volume measurements on site
Existing condition documentation before demolition
Safety and security checks on the construction site
Site inventory for new investments

Frequently asked questions — construction

Can a drone fly over an active construction site?
Yes, provided safety procedures are followed. We coordinate flights with the site manager, inform workers and maintain safe altitude. Construction work does not need to stop.
How often should construction progress be monitored?
Typically every 2–4 weeks. Frequency depends on the construction phase — at key moments (foundations, shell, roof) more frequent documentation is recommended. We offer subscriptions for regular flights.
Does a drone orthophoto replace a geodetic survey?
A drone RTK orthophoto has ±2 cm accuracy and is suitable for design and control purposes. However, it does not replace legally required surveys — those need licensed surveyors.
What files do I receive after a photogrammetric flight?
GeoTIFF orthophoto, LAS/LAZ point cloud, 3D model (OBJ/PLY), PDF report with photos and analysis, and raw full-resolution photos with EXIF/GPS data.
Can a drone measure aggregate stockpile volume?
Yes. Based on the 3D model, we calculate volumes of stockpiles, embankments and excavations with 2–3% accuracy. This is faster and cheaper than traditional geodetic measurements.
How much does construction site drone monitoring cost?
A single documentation flight starts from 150 EUR net. Regular flight subscriptions (e.g. every 2 weeks) offer significant discounts. Quotes are always free.
Can I compare construction progress over time?
Yes. With regular flights, we generate orthophoto time-lapse comparisons, volume change analysis and work progress visualization on a timeline.

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