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This new feature simplifies media capture setup, ensuring consistency and saving time. Now available to all pilots on desktop, as well as the latest versions of the iOS and M3E apps, this update is designed to enhance your efficiency.":1,"#Geometry Copying":1,"#If you are like a lot of us, you bookmark your direct links to different DroneDeploy projects. By mid morning, you have a Christmas stockings worth of browser tabs open - including multiple DroneDeploy project tabs. How do you know what tab to click on? We are happy to report that each unique project name is now the name shown in the browser tab! Open as many DroneDeploy projects as you want and you can always see what tab to open.":1,"#DroneDeploy holiday card":1,"#textured 3d maps image":1,"#point clouds made smarter graphic":1,"#Oblique captures graphic":1,"#Geometry copying graphic":1,"#browser tab diagram":1,"#If you would like more details on these or other features in the DroneDeploy platform, please <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">reach out</strong></a><strong ljsid-2=\"\"> </strong>to us or follow us on LinkedIn.":1,"#This feature is live and available for all DroneDeploy subscribers with the ESRI add-on.":1,"#LiveMap tiles are now accessible within your ESRI instance via the WFS API integration. This update provides real-time map access directly in your GIS workflows for better collaboration and faster decision-making.":1,"#DroneDeploy Project Name is Now The Title of the Browser Tab":1,"#Seamlessly Integrate LiveMap Tiles into ESRI":1,"#Stocking stuffer #8:":1,"#For the first time, DroneDeploy offers the ability to export georeferenced and textured .obj meshes. Perfect for importing into other analysis and visualization tools, this new feature increases compatibility with your existing workflows.":1,"#Export Georeferenced and Textured 3D Models":1,"#Stocking stuffer #7:":1,"#Exceptionally large overlays are now automatically cropped to map bounds for reliability, resolving issues with large overlays failing to render during export.":1,"#Overlay Cropping for Large Maps":1,"#Stocking stuffer #6:":1,"#The 2D map crop tool now applies to point cloud exports, making it easier to generate precise, tailored data. This update saves time and ensures your exports are clean and efficient for downstream workflows.":1,"#Point Cloud Exports Made Smarter":1,"#We are currently beta testing both of these features on desktop, as well as the latest versions of the iOS and M3E apps. If you are interested in helping us test, please contact your CSM.":1,"#Not applicable to pano flight plans":1,"#Other users can unlock a flight plan to make edits if needed":1,"#Geometry locking only applies to the shape of flight plans (not altitude or other settings)":1,"#We're excited to announce Flight Plan Geometry Locking! This new feature prevents accidental edits to the geometry of flight plans, helping teams maintain consistency and accuracy.":1,"#Beta - Flight Plan Geometry Locking":1,"#To improve map accuracy, you can now capture oblique images on the intro and outro legs of a map plan. This will capture additional images on the flight path to the starting waypoint, as well as the outro/RTH leg.":1,"#Beta - Oblique Captures on Intro/Outro Legs":1,"#As with all our feature releases at DroneDeploy, these holiday treats are designed to make your operations more productive, profitable, and safe. This festive collection of stocking stuffers is no exception! So, from our DroneDeploy family to yours, we wish you the happiest of holidays. Enjoy this sprinkle of holiday cheer, and here’s to a bright and prosperous New Year!":1,"#Ho, ho, ho! It’s that magical time of year again! The DroneDeploy elves have been bustling away in their workshop, crafting delightful new feature enhancements just in time to brighten your holidays. Inspired by the thoughtful feedback and creative ideas from our wonderful customers, these goodies are hand-picked by our customer success and support teams and delivered straight to the engineer elves’ workbenches for prioritization and execution.":1,"#la tabla de clasificación":1,"#la recuperación ante desastres":1,"#No, thanks":1,"#Yes, a discounted rate of $352/night is available at the VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa. A link to book at the discount rate will be provided in the registration confirmation email. <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">Link to book </strong></a>":1,"#. Ask us for a custom quote today.":1,"#Originaltext":1,"#Mit deinem Feedback können wir Google Übersetzer weiter verbessern":1,"#Gute Übersetzung":1,"#Schlechte Übersetzung":1,"#Diese Übersetzung bewerten":1,"#Entre em contato":1,"#Más información.":1,"#Ag Lite aquí.":1,"#Consulta nuestros":1,"#this award honors companies that are using reality capture data to broaden their labor force and improve their community.":1,"#this award honors companies that are using reality capture data to further their sustainability efforts.":1,"#Celebrating Excellence":1,"#this award honors companies that are pushing the boundaries of reality capture technology and setting the tone for where the industry is heading.":1,"#this award honors companies that are using reality capture processes and insights to reimagine traditional ways of working, making a direct and measurable impact on worker safety by improving operations, reducing the need to perform manual tasks, and removing unnecessary hazards.":1,"#This award highlights teams that have established and evolved their reality capture program with an effective growth strategy.":1,"#this award is for the true trailblazers of the reality capture industry – the innovators who are pushing boundaries and introducing cutting-edge workflows into their organization’s aerial or ground robot mapping and operations programs.":1,"#DroneDeploy swag":1,"#A DroneDeploy award trophy":1,"#Each category grand prize winner will receive:":1,"#A feature story highlighted on the DroneDeploy Horizons website and DroneDeploy social media accounts":1,"#One conference pass to Horizons 2025":1,"#Each finalist per award category will receive:":1,"#October 28th at Horizons":1,"#Winners announced at Horizons 2025":1,"#September 2nd":1,"#Finalists announced":1,"#Aug 1st - Aug 29th":1,"#Could you please describe the technical issue you're experiencing with DroneDeploy? I'll do my best to assist you.":1,"#(just like you do for your <span ljsid-1=\"\">other IT and OT systems)</span>":1,"#<span ljsid-0=\"\">Fortify</span> your <span ljsid-2=\"\">drone operations</span>":1,"#OK":1,"#3D model of a building in the city":1,"#Thumbnail featuring the July product release":1,"#Sunrun처럼":1,"#Automatice sus inspecciones de terreno con robots para comprender el estado de sus activos, realizar un seguimiento de los cambios a lo largo del tiempo y tomar medidas antes de que se conviertan en costosas interrupciones del servicio.":1,"#planes":1,"#October 27-29, 2025":1,"#When is Horizons?":1,"#Horizons is the premiere reality capture industry conference that brings together the executive, operations and technical leaders who are shaping the way we document the physical world using drones, robotics and AI.":1,"#VEA Newport Beach, CA":1,"#What email should we use in case we get disconnected?":1,"#Scaling a reality capture program isn't just about adding more drones or cameras – it's about transforming how your entire company sees and interacts with project sites.":1,"#We're excited to announce the finalists for our third annual DroneDeploy Awards, which will be given out during our After Dark party at Horizons 2024 in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona.":1,"#September 4, 2024":1,"#측정하다:":1,"#While managing earthworks is not easy, it <em ljsid-1=\"\">can</em> be less painful to get accurate, up-to-date surveys of your site. Combined with DroneDeploy’s world-class drone Map Engine, open platform, APIs, and a suite of integrations into popular Project Management software such as <a ljsid-3=\"\"><strong ljsid-3-0=\"\">Procore</strong></a>, <a ljsid-5=\"\"><strong ljsid-5-0=\"\">Bluebeam</strong></a>, and <a ljsid-7=\"\"><strong ljsid-7-0=\"\">Autodesk BIM 360</strong></a>, project managers now have high accuracy data available at their fingertips. Check out our <a ljsid-9=\"\"><strong ljsid-9-0=\"\">Construction Solution</strong></a> page for more information on how you can leverage DroneDeploy to improve your earthworks accuracy with aerial data, and for a detailed look at earthworks, download our free <a ljsid-11=\"\"><strong ljsid-11-0=\"\">eBook</strong></a>.":1,"#2026 DeployDay dates coming soon":1,"#Submission evaluation and finalist selection":1,"#June 2nd - July 31st":1,"#Submissions open":1,"#Three finalists per category will be selected and notified on September 2nd. Winners in all categories will be announced at the Horizons Conference held on October 28th & 29th in Newport Beach, CA.":1,"#Awards submission":1,"#We’re excited to announce our third annual DroneDeploy Awards.":1,"#Horizons will be held at the VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa, 900 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660":1,"#Where is Horizons hosted?":1,"#Community and Workforce Development":1,"#11 hours ago":1,"#公正利用ポリシー":1,"#There’s a new standard for jobsite documentation – and it involves more than just photos":1,"#Exceeding owner photo documentation expectations with reality capture":1,"#June 7, 2024":1,"#DroneDeploy’s new Firewall security solution adds a substantial layer of security to DJI’s Dock 2.":1,"#May 21, 2024":1,"#Steps to scaling your reality capture drone program":1,"#DroneDeploy Announces Finalists for DroneDeploy Awards 2024":1,"#The smarter way to a safer site: How artificial intelligence can better protect your people.":1,"#Commercial drones are transforming the workflows of companies in mining and quarrying. Drones and the software that powers them can boost site safety, increase operational efficiency, and enhance customer relationships.In this eBook, we’ll explore the range of ways that drones can help mining companies from the exploratory phase all the way through the reclamation process. We’ll take a look at:Exploration: Faster, more productive, and more accurate surveyingSite Design: Planning safe, efficient, and productive mines and quarriesDevelopment, Production, Reclamation: Improving safety, staying compliant, minimizing costsDownload our eBook to learn how drones and drone data can enhance mining and quarrying operations today.":1,"#Drone data can boost site safety, increase operational efficiency, and enhance customer relationships.":1,"#Ok":1,"#Show slide 1 of 1":1,"#Launched, tested, and expanded a drone program to twenty pilots in less than one year":1,"#Improve Project Coordination & Transparency with One Source for Site Reality":1,"#The Digital Transformation Playbook for Construction | Construction Drone Software | DroneDeploy":1,"#Time and time again, industry surveys tell us the same thing - the construction sector is facing historical challenges at a scale in which we have not seen, and employing technological innovations is the only way to keep up. Where traditional pen-and-paper, boots-on-ground enterprises can not meet modern construction needs, drone technology can. With a bird’s-eye viewpoint accompanied by a centralized data platform at their disposal, cross-functional teams can inspect assets, track site progress, and coordinate tasks throughout the construction lifecycle.By creating a single source for site reality, DroneDeploy improves long-term project planning, and increases site transparency to everyone involved in a build. Let’s take a look at how using a combined approach of drone and 360 ground data expedites decision-making and increases operational efficiency in construction.In this eBook, you’ll learn:How to Empower Construction Teams with Site RealityTips for Better Project CoordinationWays to Keep all Stakeholders InformedHow to Get Started with DroneDeploy":1,"#Trebuchet MS":1,"#Comic Sans MS":1,"#Times New Roman":1,"#R":1,"#Tested positive for COVID within 10 days of the eventHave been exposed to COVID within 5 days of the event Or are showing symptoms of COVID on the day or 3 days prior to the event. Attendees assume all risks, including COVID exposure and any resulting effects, in attending this event, and are expected to follow all official health guidelines. DroneDeploy will not be held liable for any injury, harm or loss incurred.":1,"#We ask that attendees not attend the event if he/she/they:":1,"#Below are our current health & safety standards. As we draw closer to the event, these standards will be re-evaluated and updated based on current COVID-19 conditions. We will provide additional information to attendees prior to the event.":1,"#The health and safety of attendees and sponsors is important to the DroneDeploy Team.":1,"#What are the COVID protocols?":1,"#Yes the sessions will be recorded and will be available after the event.":1,"#Will sessions be recorded?":1,"#No, we want to see all attendees live and in person so they don’t miss the chance to experience two days of interactive sessions and fun among their peers.":1,"#Is the event Hybrid?":1,"#All attendees must purchase a ticket. Unfortunately unregistered guests are not allowed to attend any of the onsite or offsite networking events. Exception: VIP guests can bring a PLUS 1 for the AfterDark reception.":1,"#Can I bring a guest to Horizons?":1,"#Yes, Vea offers valet for $25/day, overnight is $40/night":1,"#Is there parking available?":1,"#Is there a room block?":1,"#Insightful breakout sessions, keynotes and demos, breakfast, lunch, After Dark reception and networking activities are all included at this event.":1,"#What is included with registration?":1,"#Unfortunately, there are <strong ljsid-1=\"\">no refunds after September 30, 2025</strong>. Multi-Pack tickets can only be transferred.":1,"#Are there refunds if I can’t attend?":1,"#Yes, there is a cost to attend. Pricing gets higher the closer we get to the event.":1,"#Is there a cost to attend?":1,"#Conference Meeting Apps":1,"#23 hours ago":1,"#10 hours ago":1,"#What's your last name?":1,"#What's your first name?":1,"#July 24, 2024":1,"#July 23, 2024":1,"#Weights & Biases":1,"#Text":1,"#Our Big Book of Drone Use Cases in AEC":1,"#Utilizing Drones Throughout the\nConstruction Lifecycle: From Bid to Handoff":1,"#Whether fixed-wing or rotary, drones are taking over the construction industry at an alarming pace. In fact, according to an October 2018 report from Born to Engineer, the tool has experienced a 239% growth rate year-over-year – higher than any other commercial sector. And this is good news for both site technicians and project managers, as it means the technology is taking over time-consuming, dangerous, and laborious tasks so common to the industry, freeing up critical resources for design and analysis. At DroneDeploy, we’ve written extensively about the benefits of visual documentation and virtual inspections of your construction sites. So what are our most popular use cases? And how can drones be optimized throughout the build process for ideal results?In this eBook, you’ll learn how drones are best utilized throughout the construction lifecycle, including;Pre-Construction & ProcurementConstruction: Progress Tracking & Work ValidationPost-ConstructionHow to Get Started with DroneDeploy":1,"#The DroneDeploy x Skydio Cloud Integration | DroneDeploy":1,"#Inspired by the needs of our customers, we’re proud to bring this unique, seamless integration to market.":1,"#DroneDeploy’s Skydio Sync App imports imagery from Skydio Cloud to the DroneDeploy platform — no SD card required. With this functionality, any Skydio flight within a 10-kilometer radius of your DroneDeploy project will appear as an option for upload within DroneDeploy. Now, you can simply check a box to select which scans you’d like to upload to your project, instead of manually categorizing and importing this data. As expected, this new workflow saves critical hours of capturing and processing time.":1,"#*Skydio Sync will be available to Admin roles in DroneDeploy customer organizations that have previously flown with Skydio as of April 12, 2022. Requires a DroneDeploy Teams or Enterprise subscription to access, as well as subscriptions to":1,"#Organizational admins are the only users that can authorize the Skydio Sync App to your current DroneDeploy instance. Follow the steps below to enable this integration and start flying:":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">4.</strong> Once enabled, please click the “Skydio Sync” button, and view the list of Skydio scans within a 10-kilometer radius of your project with their current upload statuses. You can select any Skydio scan that hasn’t already been uploaded to this DroneDeploy project.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">2.</strong> The organizational admin enters the Skydio API token directly into the Skydio Sync application on the left-side panel.":1,"#For any further questions regarding the DroneDeploy + Skydio Cloud integration, review our <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">support documentation</strong></a>, or feel free to <a ljsid-3=\"\"><strong ljsid-3-0=\"\">contact us</strong></a>.":1,"#How to Enable the Skydio Sync":1,"#and Skydio":1,"#Skydio Media Sync":1,"#Whether you work in construction or energy, you can now use any Skydio drone to create 3D Scans and seamlessly process this model (a construction site, refinery, well pad, or any other physical asset) in DroneDeploy, where you can track progress or conduct a visual inspection with ease.":1,"#Let’s take a look below at how this first-of-its-kind integration works with the Skydio Cloud.":1,"#Enter: DroneDeploy’s Skydio Sync App*. This end-to-end solution eliminates the need for manual uploads and creates a streamlined, automatic process for data analysis.":1,"#We’re excited to announce our newest partnership with <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">Skydio</strong></a>, which combines DroneDeploy’s industry-leading software with the dynamic capabilities of Skydio drones, including the <a ljsid-3=\"\"><strong ljsid-3-0=\"\">Skydio 2</strong></a>+.":1,"#How the Integration Works":1,"#DroneDeploy creates high-res 3D models using a Skydio 3D Scan":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">5. </strong>Sync your selected scan to DroneDeploy, and enjoy best-in-class visualization and analysis tools.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">3.</strong> The organizational admin selects an existing project or creates a new one in the location of interest.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">1.</strong> The organizational admin generates the API token from the Skydio Cloud.":1,"#puntos de control terrestre (GCP)":1,"#ahorrar $7700 en el proceso":1,"#Precisión de medición lineal de plataformas de drones DJI y fotogrametría.":1,"#libro electrónico Predicciones de la industria de drones comerciales":1,"#a cerrar la brecha":1,"#Descargue nuestro libro electrónico introductorio gratuito":1,"#Stocking stuffer #2:":1,"#A joint effort between DroneDeploy and Techo has benefited thousands in Brazil's poorer neighborhoods":1,"#DroneDeploy Capabilities for Construction":1,"#Improve Earthworks Accuracy with Drone Data | DroneDeploy":1,"#Survey a standard construction site in as little as 20 minutes with automated flights":1,"#Users can also leverage <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">ground control point</strong></a> technology, or RTK/PPK technology to increase drone mapping accuracy. With over 200 million acres processed on DroneDeploy, we’ve been able to optimize our processing to generate high-quality 3D models quickly and efficiently, resulting in less time tagging <a ljsid-3=\"\"><strong ljsid-3-0=\"\">GCPs</strong></a> or survey points, and more time viewing actionable data.":1,"#Compare design surfaces against their aerial maps to locate moved earth":1,"#Over 5,000 customers across 200 countries are currently using DroneDeploy to monitor their sites. Using some of the latest earthworks management tools, general contractors and surveyors have been using DroneDeploy to capture high-accuracy aerial surveys in a fraction of the time.":1,"#Monitor changes throughout the earthworks phase to ensure the project is on schedule and within budget":1,"#Drone Data in Action on the Job Site":1,"#Audit the site once work is completed to ensure it’s within design and expectations":1,"#Conducting earthworks can be one of the most challenging and costly aspects of any project. In an ultra-competitive construction industry with high equipment costs, high risk, and tight margins, the difference between success and failure can be thin. Knowing this, it’s no surprise that many contractors, GCs, and surveyors are looking into drone data to help gain a competitive edge and increase margins.":1,"#Understanding how much earth has been moved, and being able to compare against surface design, is an invaluable tool in an all-in-one solution. With DroneDeploy, users can:":1,"#Validate subcontractor claims on excavation or removal projects":1,"#The main challenges with earthwork accuracy come down to quantity reporting and progress monitoring. Keeping track of topsoil, gravel, dirt, and other material as it’s being excavated can be complicated in such a fast, dynamic environment. Similarly, understanding how much material has been moved and to where can be difficult to keep track of, while infrequent surveys produce outdated information, and do little to stop cost overruns or missed deadlines.":1,"#Using DroneDeploy, surveyors and project managers are now able to improve both the accuracy and frequency of earthworks with the use of aerial imagery, doing what used to take 2-4 weeks for a single survey, down to a matter of hours.":1,"#The Nature Conservancy uses DroneDeploy to assess oyster aquaculture impact in California":1,"#Mapping Aquatic Habitats with Drones":1,"#Future of Jobs report - Rate of Automation":1,"#Yes, the Ford assembly line replaced the tasks of hundreds of workers – cutting production from 12 hours to 90 minutes will do that – but some of those workers were then freed up to perform more essential jobs, ultimately increasing Ford’s overall output – not to mention profits.":1,"#Automation has had a long, storied history in our global workforce. Its implementations have ranged from the printing press to the car production assembly line to the ATM – to name just a few. But automation has also instilled fear in many workers across a variety of industries. For decades, if not centuries, automation has been the boogeyman lurking around the corner, ready to steal jobs from the workforce. But what we must understand is that one of the primary purposes of automation is to automate a workforce’s monotonous and mundane tasks. One of its essential benefits is not to replace jobs but actually create them.":1,"#The functions and goals of automation are incredibly nuanced, and the narrative of “job-stealing robots” is a much trendier topic than “how automation has – and will – create jobs.” According to a 2018 <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">World Economic Forum</strong></a> study, between 2018 and 2022, more than 75 million jobs could be lost as companies shift toward more automation. But this estimation comes with an upside: 133 million new jobs will emerge during that same period. Additionally, a <a ljsid-3=\"\"><strong ljsid-3-0=\"\">Deloitte study</strong></a> found that automation technologies eliminated 800,000 low-skilled jobs, but, in turn, created 3.5 million new jobs. Those new jobs: they paid an average of $13,000 more per year than the ones that were lost.":1,"#How Drone Technology and Automation Help Create Jobs | DroneDeploy":1,"#Automation can replace some work in job sectors":1,"#In 1913, the Ford Motor Company introduced a car production <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">assembly line </strong></a>– still considered to be one of the most influential pioneers in automation. The assembly line cut the time it took to build a car from 12 hours to 90 minutes. The time saved improved Ford’s production rates as well as increased its profits.":1,"#The same can be said about the introduction of the ATM. Many bank tellers feared they would lose their jobs as more ATMs popped up around the country. Like Ford, though, with the influx of ATMs, <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">banks were able to open up more branches</strong></a> and hire more employees to staff those banks because of this new form of automation.":1,"#Low-skilled jobs at the greatest risk of redundancy":1,"#If you're interested in learning more about drones' role in automation, download our State of the Drone Market 2020 <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">Report</strong></a>.":1,"#In the short term (and on paper), automation can seem like a bully to the workforce: new forms of technology are looking to replace American jobs and severely spike the unemployment rate. But history has proven these fears aren’t necessarily warranted. “The dire predictions that robots are going to take our jobs are overstated,” says <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">Susan Lund</strong></a>, McKinsey Global Institute’s director of research. “There will be enough jobs for everyone in most sectors.”":1,"#Companies are increasingly leaning in to new technologies and automation as a way to improve their operations. Those technologies are here, they exist, and they’re ready to be embraced – and the time is now to embrace them. Automation is an uneasy topic for many companies, workers, and industries, but it shouldn’t scare them, it should empower them.":1,"#In the wake of the pandemic, drone technology has proved invaluable for companies, repeatedly referred to as the “<a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">perfect socially distant worker.</strong></a>” It has allowed agriculture companies to reduce the number of agronomists they put into fields while providing them more significant insights into their crops. Drone data has helped construction companies easily track their assets and monitor site progress if they had to shut down operations because of the shelter-in-place. Drones have enabled energy companies to perform faster inspections and keep workers out of harm’s way on a job site. And for the utility industry specifically, a <a ljsid-3=\"\"><strong ljsid-3-0=\"\">Capgemini report</strong></a> found automation offers the potential to save between $237 billion and $813 billion globally over the next three years. Drone technology grants companies the ability to automate their practices, which has been incredibly beneficial for the ever-evolving new work arrangements.":1,"#In 1914, rather than replace workers because of automation, Ford looked to improve labor productivity further. The company introduced the $5 daily wage for an 8-hour day, replacing the previous $2.34 for a 9-hour day. Because of this influx in profits, Ford increased production considerably, opening more assembly lines across the United States (and, eventually, globally). The surge in production plants meant Ford had to hire more workers to produce more cars.":1,"#If industries adopt automation best practices and embrace new technologies to advance their operations, history has shown these practices enable them to grow, achieve financial vibrancy, and, yes, create more job opportunities in the process.":1,"#Robot use globally - Oxford Economics":1,"#This is not to say there won’t be challenges along the way. The same report from the <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">World Economic Forum</strong></a> verifies that a critical challenge for grappling with the future of work will be outfitting staff with new skills. Workers unwilling, or unable, to learn new skills will consequently become redundant. Redundancies in the workforce is an unfortunate inevitability, but by teaching workers new skills, there is a potential reduction in its impact. The report went on to specify, “To prevent an undesirable lose-lose scenario – technological change accompanied by talent shortages, mass unemployment, and growing inequality – it is critical that businesses take an active role in supporting their existing workforces through reskilling and upskilling.” For a company to not only survive but thrive, it must foster in new workplace flexibilities and train its staff on new crafts and best practices.":1,"#Add":1,"#Watch this <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">webinar</strong></a> to hear from industry experts leading the charge to integrate drones into construction project management. Expect to learn how DroneDeploy and Procore can be used to track site progress, streamline team communications, and keep your project running on budget and on schedule.":1,"#3D terrain models":1,"#High-resolution progress photos":1,"#Orthomosaic maps":1,"#Discover how drone mapping is revolutionizing construction with faster surveys, high-precision data, and real-time site visibility – boosting efficiency, safety and project accuracy.":1,"#With a single drone flight, teams can generate:":1,"#Explore how <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">Skanska does more with less software</strong></a>, or get started with the<a ljsid-3=\"\"><strong ljsid-3-0=\"\"> Reality Capture Playbook</strong></a>.":1,"#Drone mapping provides tangible ROI: faster workflows, better documentation, safer jobsites and fewer delays. And with DroneDeploy, everything lives in one unified system.":1,"#The bottom line: unified drone mapping powers construction":1,"#See how <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">Skanska boosts efficiency</strong></a> and aligns stakeholders using DroneDeploy.":1,"#DroneDeploy gives all stakeholders – from owners to subcontractors – clear visibility into project progress. The centralized platform ensures that everyone is working from the same information, reducing confusion and improving team trust.":1,"#Better communication and accountability":1,"#These insights help project managers make decisions faster and with greater confidence.":1,"#Highlight elevation changes and track progress automatically":1,"#Identify deviations between plans and field conditions":1,"#In the past, the construction industry relied on manual total station measurements and infrequent satellite updates. Now, <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">drone mapping</strong></a> is mainstream, providing real-time data at centimeter-level accuracy. Weekly or even daily drone flights capture and convert site conditions into actionable insights.":1,"#Detect site anomalies like water pooling or uninstalled components":1,"#Modern <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">drone mapping software</strong></a> incorporates AI to:":1,"#AI and automation: the future of mapping is here":1,"#Drones support logistics planning by showing real-world conditions and routing. Whether it’s defining haul roads, verifying crane clearances or flagging hazards, drone mapping helps keep people safe and workflows efficient.":1,"#Site logistics and safety: real benefits from the air":1,"#These progress photos support transparency, reduce disputes and accelerate approvals.":1,"#Document delays and impacts":1,"#Validate construction schedule":1,"#Verify subcontractor work":1,"#Drone mapping makes it easy to build a visual timeline of your jobsite. Comparing orthomosaics week to week allows superintendents to:":1,"#The evolution of mapping in construction":1,"#Continuous progress monitoring":1,"#Drone maps give <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">project managers</strong></a> and precon teams the tools to visualize jobsite realities early. Plan overlays, field condition verification and real-time data help teams reduce RFIs, catch site conflicts and align trades faster.":1,"#Smarter planning through better data":1,"#DroneDeploy also helped the team plan crane placement on a tight site. By modeling buildings and overlaying them with drone-captured site scans, they confirmed clearances and dismantle paths that might otherwise have caused delays. The scans proved especially valuable during underground work and façade inspections, where context and safety were critical. What started as a documentation tool quickly became integral to logistics and coordination, especially as finishes began going in.":1,"#At the Halawa View Apartments project in Hawaii, a DPR field engineer used DroneDeploy to manage a complex build that included two low-rises and a 25-story high-rise. The team used drone mapping to monitor milestones, document active decks and track MEP rough-in before walls were framed. It became a standard part of their process – so much so that missing a scan raised internal questions.":1,"#Real use cases on real sites":1,"#Construction teams use drone-generated 3D models to assess grading, calculate volumes and check field conditions against plan. These models provide intuitive visuals that simplify handoff between disciplines and reduce errors during layout.":1,"#3D models: elevation, analysis and insight":1,"#Orthomosaics are the cornerstone of drone mapping. These high-resolution, geo-corrected maps are used across the construction industry to verify work progress, guide layout and support project documentation. From estimating to coordination, orthomosaics improve team alignment and reduce onsite miscommunication.":1,"#Orthomosaic maps: the foundation of site intelligence":1,"#By replacing outdated site documentation with automated, high-accuracy aerial imagery, drone mapping gives project managers what they need most: fast insights, reliable measurements and full visibility – without setting foot on site.":1,"#Together, these tools provide a unified reality capture solution that empowers drone pilots, surveyors and project managers alike.":1},"version":19997}]