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Aerial Photogrammetry for Commercial Construction Projects.
Aerial photogrammetry for commercial construction. Orthomosaics, point clouds, textured 3D meshes. 1-3 cm accuracy. Files drop into AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D.
Request a Project AssessmentWhat Is Aerial Photogrammetry for Construction
Aerial photogrammetry is the technique of using overlapping aerial photos to build a 3D model of the project site. We use a drone to capture hundreds or thousands of overlapping photos, then process them into a textured 3D mesh, an orthomosaic, a point cloud, and supporting files.
The output is the foundation of construction reality capture: as-built verification, clash detection, quantity takeoffs, stockpile volumetrics, site planning, stakeholder communication, marketing, and BIM integration. The model is referenceable, queryable, and audit-ready.
When to Use Aerial Photogrammetry
Preconstruction: developers and design teams use preconstruction photogrammetry as a baseline for the project, imported into the design team's CAD/BIM workflow.
Construction: GCs and construction managers use ongoing photogrammetry to track site progress, verify as-built conditions, and support RFIs.
Closeout: developers and asset managers use closeout photogrammetry to record the final state of the project, supporting asset management and operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of aerial photogrammetry?
Starting at $850 for sites up to 5 acres. Larger sites, multi-day flights, and GCP-heavy projects are quoted based on acreage and accuracy requirements.
How accurate is the model?
1-3 cm ground sampling distance (GSD) and absolute accuracy of 2-5 cm with ground control points (GCPs). Without GCPs, expect 3-5x GSD accuracy. We always recommend GCPs on construction sites.
What file formats are included?
Textured 3D mesh (OBJ, FBX, GLTF), orthomosaic (GeoTIFF), point cloud (LAS, PLY), and a registration report. Files drop into AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, QGIS, Trimble Business Center.