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As technology evolves, the construction industry changes with it. It is an industry in constant search for safer and more efficient ways of managing complex tasks, like surveying, and, recently, it has turned to drone usage to accomplish these goals. Drones can perform an array of tasks, making them an excellent addition to any construction site. 

Mapping and Surveying

Drones can make mapping and surveying easier and more accurate. They replace manual ground measurements with fast aerial data. What a ground crew would spend days doing, a single drone flight can map in mere hours. 

Drones easily calculate the volume of stockpiled materials and earthworks, too. This helps to prevent management and forecasting mistakes. Additionally, drones can inspect unstable terrain and high structures safely, helping to reduce the risk of accidents. 

Gathering Accurate Data 

Using drones in the construction industry means gathering data that provides a more accurate overview of a site. Drone photogrammetry measures distances from a series of overlapping photos. The accuracy that drones offer can't be matched by traditional surveying.

A single drone flight can offer a full map of the area that provides information on surfaces, elevation, distances, and many other data points. All of this can be presented in two or three dimensions. 

Planning and Design

Once the drones have mapped the site, surveying software can use the gathered data to compare designs with work that has already been completed. The accuracy of the data the drones gather also makes it easier to plan project elements and make certain that plans line up realistically with the site before any work begins. 

Drones allow construction companies to offer virtual site walkthroughs, provide progress reports, and even spot issues before they derail the project. 

Material Management

Drones offer the chance to complete accurate inventory assessments. The drones can safely and rapidly fly over material storage areas to calculate stockpile volumes and ensure that deliveries are accurate. Software can then take all of this information and display accurate volumetric measurements. 

Safety and Hazard Inspections

Some of the most challenging aspects of construction involve assessing sites for safety risks. Drones can perform inspections of scaffolding, roofs, unstable earthworks, and a variety of other potentially dangerous scenarios. This significantly reduces exposure to onsite hazards, like falls. 

Drones equipped with infrared and thermal technology can also detect electrical hot spots, structural weaknesses, and plumbing leaks. They can prevent serious issues that could derail entire projects. 

Compliance and Dispute Resolution

Drones offer time-stamped two- and three-dimensional maps. These can function as evidence that the site meets safety requirements. Drones are also effective at resolving disputes because they provide objective and verifiable proof that can be relied on in court.

Obtaining a Contractor's License 

In the construction industry, technology is essential, but so is having a qualified contractor on site. By obtaining your contractor's license, you have a chance to revolutionize each worksite under your direction. At RocketCert, you can begin your journey to obtaining your credentials. Contact us to get started.