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Drones in construction. Measure, monitor and record every stage.

Topographical surveys, progress monitoring, volumes, digital twins and time lapse for contractors and developers, from site acquisition to handover.

3D Modelling

Survey-grade models

Weekly

Or monthly site visits

OA 11363

CAA Operational Authorisation

£10m

Public liability cover

The pressures you’re under

Built around the challenges project teams face

Every service answers a real problem for contractors, developers, project managers & surveyors.

Programme

Is the project on track?

Stakeholders could be anywhere in the world. Deliver clear updates on progress via our delivery portal and share across the globe.

Earthworks

Know your volumes

Stockpiles and cut-and-fill need accurate measurement for valuations and material reconciliation.

We help with Measured Surveys →

Design

Start with accurate data

Designs are only as good as the survey behind them. Topographical and measured data reduce surprises further down the line.

We help with Measured Surveys →

Neighbours

Protect yourself from claims

A dated record of neighbouring properties before works start protects everyone.

Marketing

Show the project off

Time lapse and aerial footage help win work and keep clients and communities informed.

We help with Time Lapse →

Safety

Less time at height

Drones capture high-level areas without scaffolding, cherry pickers or people at risk.

Across the life of a project

The right survey at every stage

From site acquisition to handover, here’s where each service fits.

1

Pre-construction

Accurate site data for design and planning.

2

Groundworks

Measure earthworks and stockpiles as they change.

3

Build

Regular progress reports for the whole project team.

4

Handover

Record the finished project and check for defects.

Data you can act on

Progress tracked, plot by plot

Every visit is organised by date, with progress recorded against your programme so the whole team can see what’s done, what’s on track and what’s behind.

Riverside development · Phase 2
PlotGroundworksFrameRoofEnvelope
Plot 01CompleteCompleteCompleteOn track
Plot 02CompleteCompleteOn trackNot started
Plot 03CompleteBehindNot startedNot started
Plot 04CompleteOn trackNot startedNot started
Plot 05On trackNot startedNot startedNot started
5 of 36 plotsSurveyed 14 Sep 2026

Illustrative example

Truly independent

We don’t carry out repairs or remedial works, so our findings are always objective.

Why contractors choose us

A survey partner that understands live sites

We work with main contractors, developers and project managers who need accurate data and clear updates without slowing work on the ground.

Site-ready pilots

CSCS registered pilots who are specialists on construction sites.

Survey-grade data

Measured outputs for design and valuations.

Regular visits

Weekly, fortnightly or monthly to suit your programme.

Procurement ready

Constructionline Gold, SafeContractor and SSIP accredited.

Compliance info

Keeping you compliant

Everything your procurement and compliance teams need before we fly.

In the know

Construction questions

If yours isn’t answered here, give us a call on 0345 017 5592.

Can you fly on a live construction site?

Yes. We agree flight times and take-off areas with the site team, follow site inductions and provide RAMS for every job.

Whatever suits your programme. Most clients choose weekly, fortnightly or monthly visits, with extra flights for key milestones.

Yes. We create 3D models from the survey data and calculate volumes, so you can track earthworks and materials.

Imagery, video, orthomosaics, point clouds and 3D models, with CAD and Revit outputs available through our measured survey service.

Yes. Visits can be combined into a time lapse showing the whole project from start to finish.

Request a Quote

Planning a construction project?

Tell us about the site and the programme, and we’ll come back with clear pricing and deliverable options.

See what you get

View an example survey

See exactly what you would receive, before you book.

  • The secure online portal your team would use
  • Roof and façade imagery, organised by section
  • A surveyor’s condition report with RAG ratings
  • An interactive 3D model you can measure from
LIVEExample surveysSent by our team, usually the same working day

Where shall we send them?

Tell us who you are and we’ll email the examples over.

We’ll use your details to send the examples and follow up about them. See our privacy policy.

For procurement and H&S teams

Get our compliance pack

The documents you need to approve us as a supplier, in one place.

  • CAA Operational Authorisation
  • Public liability insurance, £10 million
  • Professional indemnity insurance, £1 million
  • Constructionline Gold, SSIP and SafeContractor certificates
  • Example risk assessment and method statement
PDFCompliance packEmailed by our team, usually the same working day

Where shall we send it?

Tell us who you are and we’ll email the pack over.

We’ll use your details to send the pack and follow up about it. See our privacy policy.

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