As a veteran Drone Service Provider (DSP) that specializes in construction progress monitoring, we’ve grown to appreciate just how much our commercial construction clients rely on us delivering the capabilities of generating regular stockpile measurements. Stockpile measurements are critical for organizing and managing material and critical supplies ordering and replenishing, essential components for the ongoing production of any construction project. ...
Tis the season to be droning so let’s toast to some Holiday Drone Humor. As we sip hot cocoa and deck the halls with boughs of holly, let’s take a moment to reflect on why this winter holiday season is extra special for us drone enthusiasts. Gather ’round the virtual fireplace, folks, because this is a tale of joy, gratitude, ...
Construction site theft is a glaring problem that impacts projects in two significant ways: time and budget. The theft of vital materials, whether it’s copper wiring, heavy machinery, or tools, can significantly delay project timelines. Replacing stolen items takes time – time that could have been used to make substantial progress. Moreover, the financial blow resulting from the replacement of ...
We are witnessing firsthand the transformative power of drone technology in revolutionizing some of the biggest challenges in today’s construction industry. In this blog post, I’ll delve into the five most significant challenges that construction companies face in 2023 and beyond and demonstrate how drones can be the ultimate cost effective solution to overcome these hurdles and pave the way ...
As a Drone Service Provider (DSP) that specializes in data collection services for the construction industry, I am constantly intrigued by the innovative software technologies that continue to transform traditional construction processes. I am further excited about how drone data is becoming more intertwined with each technological advancement in construction project management software. In recent years, software has become an ...
Drones are popular in the construction industry, and for good reason. They are used for a variety of tasks, including façade inspections, concrete pour monitoring, and structural monitoring at height. This is especially valuable in urban high-rise building construction projects, where traditional methods of building inspection can be dangerous and time-consuming. Common Types of Traditional High Rise Inspections Visual ...
How’s Your Drone Service Provider At Crew Management? How do you know if your drone service provider is good at crew management? Crew Resource Management is terminology by the FAA to describe the management of multiple people in a crew. (FYI: The FAA uses a lot of acronyms but they save time so you’ll have extra time to read this ...
How risky is it to hire just any drone service provider? Drones have the potential to be dangerous. When used inappropriately, drones can pose a threat to personal safety, both to that of the pilot and bystanders, as well as damage to property. Drones can cause injuries because of their quick movements, rotating parts, and edges. Injuries may happen not ...
With the recent growth of unmanned aircraft into the commercial drone sector, many companies have found themselves in the position of needing to create new jobs for FAA Part 107 Certificated Remote Pilots. Considering the relative infancy of commercial small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) operations, this has created a limited, yet rapidly growing pool of applicants that all share one ...
From mini drones that are smaller than your phone to larger, beefier quadcopters, different drones have different flight characteristics, and because of their size, some of them might be unsuitable in certain situations. Therefore, drone service providers know having a fleet of multiple drones is best to get the job done right. The first time. Reason number one: Accidents happen. ...
