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Construction

Construction teams fly sites weekly to track progress, measure earthwork and catch problems before they become expensive.

Interactive

Example missions

Lawnmower grid

Progress capture

An automated grid at the same altitude every week creates comparable maps and models.

Why this pattern? Parallel, overlapping lines let mapping software match features between photos. More overlap = better models, but more photos and flight time.

What drones do here

Capture progress photos and 3D models
Measure stockpile and cut/fill volumes
Compare as-built conditions to design plans
Document safety conditions

Real-world examples

Weekly site scans
Many general contractors fly the same automated mission every week so managers can compare progress in 3D.
Volume measurement
Photogrammetry models let crews measure stockpiles in minutes instead of surveying them by hand.

Drone types

Enterprise multirotors with RTK
Small multirotors for photos

Sensors & payloads

High-resolution RGB camera
RTK/PPK GNSS
LiDAR (sometimes)

Related STEM

Geometry and volume
Coordinate systems
3D modeling
Project management

Skills required

Repeatable automated missions
Photogrammetry processing
Reading site plans
Site safety awareness

Careers

Site drone pilot
Virtual design & construction (VDC) specialist
Project engineer
Construction manager

Education & training

CTE drone and construction programs
Construction management or civil engineering technology degrees

Certifications

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
OSHA 10/30 construction safety (common employer requirement)

Practice with Hamptonian apps

Pathways into this industry

Hamptonian

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