Drones / UAV’s

The presence of drones on work sites will become the norm as contractors recognize their ability to cheaply and efficiently conduct site surveys, inspect inaccessible areas, monitor progress and help identify potential deficiencies. Contractors need to be aware of FAA rules and understand when to apply for waivers.

With drone mapping, it's now possible to capture 100 acres in 10 minutes and get a processed 3-D model of the job site with volumetric analysis within hours of the flight. A fully-managed commercial drone solution makes it easy to see how much work has been completed and exactly what changed since the last time the job site was examined.

A new drone increases the accuracy of aerial images. An innovative weather application combines weather and lightning observation metrics with data representation. “Cool Stuff” includes a partnership for research in 3-D, digital fabrication and sustainable built environment and a new material 100 times stronger than steel.