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CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Drones in Construction

From site surveys to progress monitoring, our drone services help construction teams work smarter – capturing accurate data faster and safer than traditional methods.

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

Regular aerial captures to track progress, verify as-built conditions, and produce visual records for stakeholders.

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Surveying & Mapping

Topographic surveys, orthomosaics, contour maps, and DTMs with survey-grade accuracy for design and planning.

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Stockpile Volumetrics

Certified cut/fill and stockpile volume calculations for quantity surveyors, accurate to within 2% of actual.

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3D Modelling

Photogrammetric 3D models and dense point clouds for BIM integration, design validation, and stakeholder presentations.

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Thermal Imaging

Identify heat loss, moisture ingress, underfloor heating defects, and insulation issues on new builds and refurbishments.

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Progress Monitoring

Scheduled aerial surveys with comparison tools to track build progress against programme and report to stakeholders.

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Construction site aerial image
FEATURED PROJECT

Monthly Progress Monitoring for Large-Scale Housing Development

Ongoing drone monitoring programme for a 200-unit residential development, providing the project team with monthly orthomosaics, volumetric reports, and visual progress records for stakeholder reporting and programme verification.

200
Units Tracked
18 Months
Monitoring Duration
60%
Cost Saving vs Traditional
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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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This Service

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EASA & IAA certified operators
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