Aerial drone survey of construction site

Construction

Construction Drone
Surveys Gloucestershire

Six precision drone survey services for the construction industry — from initial site surveys and volumetric calculations to progress monitoring and as-built documentation. Ground control to ±2cm, delivered fast by CAA-registered drone pilots based in Cheltenham.

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6 Construction Drone Survey Services

Accurate drone survey data at every stage of your construction project — site surveys, stockpile volumes, progress monitoring and as-built records — reducing disputes, improving planning and cutting costs across Gloucestershire and the South West.

Drone site survey of construction land before groundworks 01

Site Survey

Comprehensive pre-construction topographic surveys capturing existing ground levels, features and boundaries. Delivered as CAD-ready DXF files and georeferenced rasters for design teams.

  • Georeferenced orthomosaic
  • DTM / DSM point cloud (LAS)
  • CAD-ready DXF contour file
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Volumetric calculation — stockpile measurement from drone 02

Volumetric Calculations

Precise stockpile and excavation volume measurements using photogrammetric point clouds — replacing manual tape surveys with ±1% accuracy in a fraction of the time.

  • Volume report (m³) with methodology
  • 3D surface model
  • Before/after comparison available
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Aerial construction progress monitoring — site from above 03

Progress Monitoring

Regular scheduled flights capturing site progress against programme — providing project managers, investors and planners with visual and spatial records at agreed intervals.

  • Dated orthomosaic per visit
  • Progress comparison report
  • Timelapse-ready image archive
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As-built documentation drone survey — completed structure 04

As-Built Documentation

Post-construction aerial surveys verifying finished levels and positions against design intent — providing the spatial record needed for handover, certification and future reference.

  • As-built orthomosaic and DEM
  • Deviation analysis vs. design
  • Full georeferenced archive
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Cut and fill analysis — earthwork balance calculation from drone 05

Cut & Fill Analysis

Earthwork balance calculations comparing existing ground to design levels — quantifying cut and fill volumes to optimise earthmoving operations and reduce material costs.

  • Cut / fill volume report
  • Colour-coded deviation map
  • Earthwork balance summary
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Facade survey — drone inspection of building exterior 06

Facade Survey

High-resolution imagery of building facades and external features — used for defect mapping, cladding surveys and dimensional verification without scaffolding or rope access.

  • High-res facade photo set
  • 3D facade point cloud
  • Defect annotation report
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