Construction Progress
Monitoring
by Drone

Construction progress monitoring is a systematic aerial documentation service where FAA-certified drone pilots capture high-resolution photos and 4K video of a construction site at regular intervals — weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. The resulting imagery creates a visual record of the project's evolution from groundbreaking through completion, used by project managers, owners, and investors to track progress, verify milestones, and document site conditions.

Drone monitoring provides a bird's-eye perspective that ground-level walkthroughs simply cannot replicate. A single aerial flight captures the entire site in minutes, revealing drainage issues, material staging problems, schedule deviations, and safety concerns that are invisible from the ground. For PMs managing multiple projects or working with out-of-state owners, aerial monitoring dramatically reduces the need for costly travel while improving the quality of stakeholder reporting.

Frequency depends on project pace and stakeholder requirements. For active commercial construction, weekly visits are the most popular choice — providing the tightest visual record and the fastest issue detection. Bi-weekly and monthly options are also available for projects with lighter documentation needs. We recommend scheduling visits to align with key milestones: pre-pour, framing completion, roofing, and substantial completion.

After each visit, you receive a full set of 20-megapixel aerial stills covering the entire site, plus a 4K video walkthrough. Files are delivered on your timeline — we'll meet any deadline you have. Files are organized by date and area for easy reference. For weekly packages, we can also produce edited monthly progress reels suitable for owner meetings and investor presentations.

Yes. We serve construction projects throughout Marion County (Ocala), Alachua County (Gainesville), and Sumter County (Wildwood, The Villages). We also serve projects along the I-75 corridor and throughout North Central Florida. Contact us to confirm coverage for your specific project location.

Yes. We carry $1M+ commercial aviation liability insurance and our pilots hold FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificates. Certificates of insurance are available upon request and can be added to your project's insurance file.

All deliverables are uploaded to a shared Google Drive or Dropbox folder after each flight. You can forward the folder link to your owner, lender, or investment group directly — no login or special software required on their end. We can also organize the folder by milestone phase (grading, foundation, framing, etc.) if that format works better for your reporting needs.

Yes, and many of our clients do exactly that. Our photos are timestamped, geotagged, and delivered in a format that clearly shows site conditions on a specific date. While each lender has their own draw inspection requirements, aerial photo documentation is widely accepted as supporting evidence and can reduce the need for third-party inspector visits on routine draw requests. We recommend confirming with your specific lender in advance.

We monitor conditions in advance of every scheduled flight. If high winds, rain, or low visibility make it unsafe or impractical to fly, we will notify you as early as possible and reschedule within 1–2 business days at no additional charge. For projects with strict reporting deadlines, we recommend scheduling flights mid-week to preserve rescheduling flexibility.

Yes. We coordinate directly with your site superintendent to identify a safe window during the workday — typically during a natural break, lunch, or at end of day. FAA Part 107 rules require us to maintain safe distances from personnel, and our pilots are experienced at navigating active job sites professionally and without disrupting work.

Yes. We offer multi-site contracts for general contractors, developers, and project management firms managing multiple active projects simultaneously. Multi-site agreements typically include volume pricing and a dedicated scheduling contact. Contact us to discuss your portfolio.

For standard recurring visits, we recommend scheduling 48–72 hours in advance to ensure pilot availability and permit any required airspace coordination. For one-time or urgent documentation needs, contact us directly — we can often accommodate short-notice requests within 24 hours depending on location and current availability.