How Drone Photography Helps at Every Stage of Your Construction Project
Not too long ago, getting a birds-eye view of your construction work wasn't really a feasible prospect for the vast majority of projects. With the sudden explosion of drone technology, however, it's now possible to get great quality overhead photographs in pretty much any location, without all the difficulty and cost involved with other methods.
As with any new technology, people are slow to catch up and, because drones have become widespread so quickly, there are still plenty of construction managers who don't realise the benefits. If you're interested in getting started, these are the ways drone photography could be a huge help at various points in your project.
Beforehand
Even before you start planning your construction work, it's obvious how much some clear, detailed aerial shots could be. There's no better way to see the layout of the land and precise details on the area you'll be working within.
It can also highlight any potential problems early on, so you can work around them or put together a contingency plan.
At the early stages
Once your construction work actually begins, it's a good idea to make sure the foundations and other essential early work has gone to plan. Keeping a close eye on everything at this point can avoid a lot of issues later on.
Having photographs of the first part of your build can also be useful for marketing, for use in before and after shots.
During the build
There's only so much you can see from the ground, but drone photography lets you spot any mistakes or deviation from your planning.
If there's another person or company you need to report to, sharing overhead images is an excellent way to promote confidence in the project and demonstrate that you're on track for your estimated completion date.
Right before completion
The end of a construction project is a crucial time. Any mistakes that go unnoticed until afterwards will be costly and complicated to fix, so getting some more drone photos taken could make all the difference.
It's also useful for anyone who needs assurance of your progress or may want to provide feedback on the work before it's finished.
Afterwards
Photos of your completed work are incredibly useful for attracting new clients, and there's really no better way to capture all the detail than taking them from above, especially if you had pictures taken before the work began for comparison. Get as many angles as possible so you can show off the work effectively.
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