Read this case studyon using drone mapping to verify and compare construction site earthwork to the original site plan. These maps help construction managers obtain the “big picture” and assist in strategic decision making. Maps can be used to regularly update clients in the construction industry on the progress of their projects, analyze stockpiles of raw materials such as dirt and gravel, or even generate 3D models of construction sites. The construction industry also greatly benefits from drone mapping. Just a few years ago, the only way to get an aerial photogrammetric map of high accuracy and resolution was to fly the area of interest with a manned aircraft-or have access to a spy satellite! But the advancements in drone capabilities and their decreasing costs have made high-quality aerial maps available for a multitude of people and industries.ĭrone Mapping Use Cases by Industry Construction These days drones are helping people to map large areas in a quick, cost-effective manner and to provide hard data that helps expedite workflows in a variety of commercial settings. This resource was created to help you better understand how drones are being used in mapping and land surveying today, to provide some pointers about the mapping software out there, and to generally get you started if you’ve been considering adding mapping to your list of drone pilot skill sets.
