Pre-Construction
Drone Surveys
for Project Managers
Establish a verified aerial baseline before your crew breaks ground. Protect your project from neighbor disputes, lender documentation requirements, and liability claims with timestamped, geotagged aerial evidence.
Document Existing Conditions Before
Your First Shovel Hits the Ground
Every construction project carries risk — and a significant portion of that risk begins before your crew arrives. Neighbor disputes over drainage, grading, or property damage are common on active job sites across Marion, Alachua, and Sumter County. Without a pre-construction aerial record, your word against theirs is all you have.
A pre-construction drone survey from 352 Construction Drone Services gives project managers, GCs, and site superintendents a timestamped, geotagged aerial baseline of every inch of the site and surrounding area — before a single stake is driven. It's the most cost-effective insurance a PM can buy.
Pre-Construction Survey Deliverables
20MP Aerial Photo Set
High-resolution stills from multiple altitudes and cardinal directions, capturing all existing site conditions.
4K Video Flyover
Cinematic 4K video documenting the full site perimeter, adjacent properties, and existing infrastructure.
Geotagged & Timestamped
All files are geotagged and timestamped, creating a legally defensible baseline record tied to GPS coordinates.
48-Hour Delivery
Organized digital delivery package ready within 48 hours of the flight via secure download link.
When Project Managers Book
Pre-Construction Surveys
Residential Subdivisions
Document drainage patterns, tree lines, and adjacent lot conditions before clearing begins on multi-lot residential developments.
Commercial Site Work
Establish a verified baseline for commercial pad sites, parking lots, and utility corridors before earthwork mobilization.
Infill Urban Projects
Capture adjacent building conditions, shared walls, and street-level infrastructure before demolition or excavation in tight urban sites.
Lender Draw Requirements
Some construction lenders require pre-construction aerial documentation as part of the draw schedule. We provide lender-ready deliverable packages.
Neighbor Dispute Prevention
Proactively document neighboring properties before your project begins — the most effective way to prevent post-construction damage claims.
Insurance Documentation
Provide your insurance carrier with a verified pre-construction aerial record to support coverage and claims management throughout the project.
We had a neighbor claim our clearing crew damaged their drainage swale. Because we had the pre-construction survey on file, we could show exactly what that swale looked like before we touched the site. The claim went away in 48 hours.
General Contractor
Residential Subdivision — Marion County, FL
What Happens When You Don't
Document Before You Build
Neighbor Damage Claims
Without a pre-construction baseline, you have no evidence to dispute claims that your project caused drainage damage, cracked a foundation, or disturbed adjacent landscaping.
Lender Draw Delays
Some construction lenders require pre-construction aerial documentation before releasing initial draws. Missing this requirement can delay your first funding disbursement.
Subcontractor Disputes
When a sub claims conditions were different from what was represented, a pre-construction aerial record provides an objective reference for scope verification and dispute resolution.
Pre-Construction Survey
Packages
Standard Survey
Single-lot or small commercial site up to 5 acres
Best for: Residential infill, small commercial pads
- Single flight session
- 20MP aerial photo set
- 4K video flyover
- Geotagged & timestamped files
- 48-hour delivery
Extended Survey
Multi-acre sites, subdivisions, and commercial developments
Best for: Subdivisions, large commercial sites, lender requirements
- Single or multi-flight session
- 20MP aerial photo set
- 4K video flyover
- Geotagged & timestamped files
- Adjacent property documentation
- 48-hour delivery
- Lender-ready package
Survey + Mapping
Pre-construction survey plus 2D orthomosaic baseline map
Best for: Large sites needing both visual and georeferenced records
- Full extended survey
- 2D orthomosaic baseline map
- Georeferenced GeoTIFF
- CAD/GIS compatible output
- Full digital delivery package
Start With a Pre-Con Survey,
Then Keep Documenting
The most comprehensive project documentation starts before ground breaks and continues through final inspection. Pair your pre-construction survey with a weekly or bi-weekly progress monitoring package for an unbroken visual record from day one to ribbon-cutting.
Pre-Construction Survey Questions
A pre-construction drone survey is a comprehensive aerial documentation of a site before any ground disturbance begins. It captures high-resolution photos, 4K video, and optional 2D orthomosaic imagery of the existing conditions — establishing a verified baseline record for your project.
Pre-construction surveys protect GCs and project managers from disputes over existing site conditions. If a neighbor claims your project caused drainage issues or damage to adjacent property, your pre-construction aerial record provides irrefutable timestamped evidence of conditions before your crew arrived.
Most pre-construction surveys are completed in a single flight session of 30–90 minutes depending on site size. Deliverables are typically ready within 48 hours of the flight.
Standard deliverables include a full set of high-resolution 20MP aerial stills from multiple altitudes and angles, a 4K video flyover, and a timestamped/geotagged digital delivery package. Optional 2D orthomosaic mapping is available as an add-on.
Yes — we serve all of North Central Florida including Gainesville, Wildwood, The Villages, Belleview, Spring Hill, Crystal River, Leesburg, Clermont, Brooksville, Dunnellon, Newberry, and Lady Lake.
We recommend booking at least 5–7 business days before your groundbreaking date to allow time for airspace authorization and scheduling. Rush bookings may be available — contact us to check availability.
Schedule Before Your Groundbreaking Date
Book at least 5–7 business days before your first scheduled site activity to allow time for airspace authorization. Serving all of North Central Florida.
Pre-Construction Surveys Available Near You
Pre-Con Survey in Ocala
Marion County pre-construction aerial documentation for residential and commercial projects.
Pre-Con Survey in Gainesville
Alachua County baseline surveys for UF-area and university corridor development.
Pre-Con Survey in Wildwood
I-75 corridor and Sumter County pre-construction aerial surveys.
Pre-Con Survey in Belleview
South Marion County pre-construction documentation for rural and residential projects.
Pre-Con Survey in The Villages
Sumter County community expansion pre-construction aerial surveys.
Pre-Con Survey in Spring Hill
Hernando County SR-52 corridor pre-construction baseline documentation.
Pre-Con Survey in Crystal River
Citrus County coastal and industrial pre-construction aerial surveys.
Pre-Con Survey in Leesburg
Lake County US-27 corridor pre-construction documentation services.
Pre-Con Survey in Clermont
Lake County Wellness Way corridor pre-construction aerial surveys.
Pre-Con Survey in Brooksville
Hernando County civic and commercial pre-construction documentation.
Pre-Con Survey in Dunnellon
Marion/Levy border pre-construction aerial surveys for active development.
Pre-Con Survey in Newberry
Alachua County I-75 corridor pre-construction baseline documentation.
Pre-Con Survey in Lady Lake
Lake County Villages-adjacent pre-construction aerial surveys.