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500+ Projects
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2-Day Turnaround

Drones in Construction | Progress Orthomosaics, QS-Auditable Volumes

Monthly progress orthomosaics, RTK-grade topos, stockpile volumes the QS can audit, and thermal envelope checks before handover — one crew, one contract, 500+ Irish construction sites since 2016.

EASA & IAA
Certified Operators
€6.5M
Public Liability Insurance
500+
Projects Nationwide
Since 2016
Ireland’s Longest-Serving
2-Day
Turnaround on Deliverables
Why Drones for Construction

Smarter Site Data, From the Air

Drones give construction teams a faster, safer, and more accurate way to capture site data. From initial topographic surveys through to final as-built verification, aerial data integrates seamlessly into modern construction workflows.

Our construction drone services are designed to support project managers, quantity surveyors, and engineering teams with the data they need to keep projects on track and on budget.

  • Weekly/fortnightly progress monitoring with visual records
  • Accurate volumetric calculations for cut/fill and stockpiles
  • BIM-compatible 3D models and point clouds
  • Thermal imaging for energy audits and defect detection
60% Faster
Than manual ground surveys
±5cm Accuracy
Survey-grade with RTK/PPK GNSS
Weekly Reports
Scheduled progress captures
Zero Risk
No personnel working at height

Drone Services Tailored to Construction

Every service we offer is designed to deliver measurable value on construction projects of all sizes.

Construction Monitoring

Monthly or fortnightly orthomosaics paired with a stacked timelapse — your PM report practically writes itself, and the same dataset backs up programme-delay claims if they surface later.

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Surveying & Mapping

RTK flight + PPK post-processing against physical ground control, delivered as DWG, CSV points, and GeoTIFF in ETRS89 / ITM. Pre-enabling works usually land 48 hours after the flight.

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Stockpile Volumetrics

Excel-ready per-pile report plus the GeoTIFF the volume was calculated from — so the QS can audit the number back to the raw surface if a subcontractor disputes it.

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3D Modelling

Photogrammetric mesh + LAS/LAZ point cloud for direct load into Revit, Navisworks, or Civil 3D. Georeferenced to ITM so it overlays the design model without a re-projection step.

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Thermal Imaging

Radiometric flights over completed roof envelopes flag underfloor heating faults, insulation gaps, and commissioning snags before handover sign-off — typically catches 3–4 issues per scheme.

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As-Built Surveys

Single-visit aerial capture of the completed site for design-vs-actual verification, taking-in-charge applications, and handover documentation. ±5cm accuracy, ITM/Malin Head datum.

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Construction Progress Monitoring — Recent Projects

Civil Infrastructure

John Craddock Ltd

Laytown R150 Upgrade

Drone-based construction progress monitoring across the R150 road upgrade in Laytown — orthomosaics, volumetric reports and visual progress records delivered through the build for the project team.

Multi-Site Programme

McNamara Construction

Programme-Wide Progress Monitoring

Recurring drone progress monitoring across McNamara construction sites — high-resolution orthomosaics and visual records supporting programme verification and stakeholder reporting.

Residential Development

Richmond Homes

Construction Site Monitoring

Ongoing drone surveys across Richmond Homes construction sites — aerial imagery and progress documentation supporting site management, programme tracking and project handover.

Three Simple Steps to Your Data

We handle everything – airspace permissions, flight planning, data processing. You just tell us what you need.

1

Get Your Quote

Tell us about your project. We’ll send you a fixed-price quote within 24 hours – no obligation, no hidden costs.

2

We Plan & Fly

We handle all airspace permissions, site inductions, and on-site data capture. We work around your site schedule.

3

Data Delivered

Receive your survey-grade deliverables within 2 working days – orthomosaics, point clouds, volumetrics, or progress reports.

Construction Drone FAQs

Common questions about using drones on construction projects in Ireland.

Most construction projects benefit from weekly or fortnightly drone surveys. This frequency provides enough data to track progress against programme, verify quantities, and identify issues early. We offer flexible scheduling packages including weekly, fortnightly, and monthly options.
Yes. We regularly fly on active construction sites across Ireland. We coordinate with site management to plan flights during appropriate windows, comply with all site safety requirements, and carry full public liability insurance of €6.5M. Our operators hold Safe Pass and Manual Handling certifications.
Our construction surveys achieve ±5cm horizontal and vertical accuracy using RTK/PPK GNSS and survey-grade ground control points. This is suitable for progress monitoring, volumetric calculations, as-built verification, and BIM integration.
Absolutely. We deliver point clouds, orthomosaics, and 3D mesh models in formats compatible with Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, Civil 3D, and other BIM platforms. Data can be georeferenced to your project coordinate system for direct overlay with design models.
Construction clients typically save 60% or more compared to traditional ground surveys. Drone surveys are faster (a 10-acre site takes under an hour of flight time), require fewer personnel on site, and can capture data without interrupting active works. The biggest saving often comes from early detection of issues that would otherwise cause costly rework.

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EASA & IAA certified operators
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No obligation, no hidden costs. Tell us about your site and we will come back with a methodology and price.

Fixed pricing, no surprises
We handle all permissions
Deliverables in 2 days
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