Drone Use in Construction
Typical construction projects often exceed budgets and fall behind schedule leading to significant financial losses for companies and stakeholders.
Enter Civil View Drones.
Drones are transforming the construction industry by enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. They cover larger areas during inspections, gather and analyze real-time data, and provide managers and stakeholders with remote access to this information, boosting productivity and communication.
Globally, drones are becoming a standard tool on construction sites. They integrate seamlessly into every stage of a project—from pre-planning and groundbreaking to the final ribbon-cutting—ensuring streamlined workflows and keeping all parties closely connected to a project’s progress.
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Drone Applications in Construction
Planning
Drones can be used for initial site mapping and right-of-way documentation to assist the design team in site planning, project design, and construction monitoring. Drone cameras & sensors can be used to capture detailed aerial images of all site conditions and progress. Aerial monitoring is not just used to document progress, but to also support your teams in conflict resolution, claim management, and to minimize project delays.
Inspection Support
The National Bridge Inventory Program requires that bridges are inspected on a biannual basis, however there are many on & off system bridges that may not be regularly inspected and could have emergent issues which are going undetected. Bridges with known issues may also require more frequent inspections to monitor those issues and ensure they’re not getting worse. We can provide the additional support your teams may need.
Modeling
Our drone-based inspections can provide high quality data and 3D models faster, safer and for lower cost than conventional visual inspections. Our drones can reach and inspect areas that may not be accessible using bucket trucks, snoopers or rope access. We can also eliminate or minimize the need for traffic control or lane closures. We can also fly near structures and in GPS denied environments, where other drones may not be able to operate. Our obstacle avoidance system allows us to fly closer to the structure minimizing the fear of crashing into the structure.
Transportation
The transportation structure in the US is deteriorating and many structures are seeing higher traffic volumes than originally anticipated. DOT’s, Transportation Authorities, cities, and counties do a great job managing maintenance items within their constrained budgets but they may not have enough dedicated resources to perform regular inspections. We can provide the additional resources and capabilities to fill in the gaps.
Topographic Mapping
Equipped with advanced sensors and high-resolution cameras, drones can capture intricate details of the terrain, creating precise digital elevation maps. This data facilitates improved project planning and design, so your engineers and architects can visualize terrain changes and assess potential challenges before construction even begins.
3D Mapping
Civil View Drones are on the forefront of the 3D mapping revolution. Equipped with advanced photogrammetry and LiDAR sensors, our drones can swiftly survey large construction sites, generating precise 3D models. These models provide invaluable insights into site topography, building layouts, and structural elements. By delivering real-time, high-resolution data, drones enable your construction professionals to detect potential issues early, optimize resource allocation, and track progress with exceptional accuracy.