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Advantages of using drones in construction

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Advantages of using drones in construction

The use of drones for construction management has been growing exponentially in recent years. They offer many advantages in terms of tracking, surveillance and location inspection with good, faster and more accurate results.

Below, we present some of the main advantages provided by the use of drones in the construction sector.

Vista de profesional con el dron para la realización de la topografía del terreno
Drones provide various benefits for construction, engineering and architecture

1. Precise mapping

Most of the time, manual data collection and map generation are labor-intensive and time-consuming tasks. Drones can speed up this process by 60-70%. They provide high resolution photos, video capture and data through a LiDAR sensor or through the drone photogrammetry technique.

The LiDAR sensor transmits a laser beam and measures its reflection. Very useful for mapping, especially in topography when there are difficulties in accessing technicians. Construction drone surveying not only simplifies mapping, but also facilitates 3D modeling and analysis.

2. Minimum risk

Drones can replace people in the process of ensuring safety when accessing certain places. By integrating the drone with the monitoring device, real-time information is obtained and problems in certain areas can be instantly identified.

Therefore, the risk of accidents involving people and heavy equipment can be reduced during inspections in areas prone to hazards and risks.

3. Monitoring productivity and responsibility in the field

Drones used in construction make it possible to monitor team productivity. They can also check whether the equipment is installed or not. Therefore, they can easily identify the issue that is causing the project to run slowly. Easy and effective management.

4. Greater effectiveness in Marketing

Photos and videos are the best options to show the project. Until the emergence of drones a few years ago, certain operations could only be carried out with a helicopter to take photos and videos.

The high cost of a helicopter flight has no comparison with the accessibility in economic terms of a drone flight. The costs related to obtaining photos and videos are not parallel to their quality, flexibility, time and safety compared to the drone. These solve the same difficulties effectively.

Thanks to this technology, marketing efforts gain more with high-quality images. You can capture gorgeous projects from different angles in a relatively short time. The company can satisfy stakeholders with progress they can see visually.

Conclusion

The application of drones for construction management provides various benefits regarding safety, costs and time. Drones increase project efficiency with rapid data collection, mapping, and analysis. Furthermore, the information obtained can provide additional advantages if it is integrated with specific computer applications for construction, as it automates management tasks with access to real-time data.

The future of drones in construction will not stop. These benefits are just a few examples. As the technology develops, drones are expected to help construction companies in a wider area.

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Optimize costs using geospatial 3D scanning and drone technology: precise volumetric analysis.

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Acero Estudio’s team participated with its experience in data capture using the 3D laser scanner, GPS, Total Station and drones in this unusual project to provide a quick response and collaborate in the development process of a Due Diligence, whose purpose was to assess the acquisition of an industrial plant.

Our client was immersed in the process of urgently acquiring the property and needed reliable information about its spatial features to determine the quantities and value of the collected material.

Using our experience in handling various measurement scenarios, our team provided innovative technological solutions and accurate results.

The work was done in record time. Our challenge was to provide a solution that could accurately measure the volume of the material to later estimate transportation costs to another facility.

The procedure consisted of carrying out a 3D geospatial study and applying analytical methods to terrestrial or geographic data sets. The first step was to configure the control network with the total station and the GPS receiver.

The data collected from the 3D scanner and drone was processed using logging and photogrammetry software, quickly generating a 3D spatial representation of the facilities and material reserves. Finally, the spatial data was analyzed to calculate the volume of each individual reserve and plan the logistics of its relocation.

The result of the procedure was highly efficient. The time invested was less than estimated and this brought significant gains in all aspects. Without a doubt, an example of how the combination of technologies contributes to the fulfillment of our projects and the objectives of our clients.

Remember that at Acero Estudio, a company specialized in 3D laser scanning, it provides various services dedicated to reducing construction, engineering or architectural risks such as:

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Laser Scanner in Cultural Heritage Management

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Use of 3D Laser Scanner for inventory of cultural assets, an incalculable added value.

The use of a 3D laser scanner allows us to capture and store precise information about our cultural heritage, to restore and maintain in perfect condition any element that makes up its geometry.

The artists, architects and engineers of our past, present and future deserve the correct conservation of their works and their digitization makes it possible to carry out this task in an optimal, easy and thorough way. His works are an essential part of the identity of our cities and our lives, although by habit they go unnoticed.

Our new 3D laser scanner uses the latest technology, acquiring the necessary information to precisely intervene in a building listed as cultural heritage. With interior and exterior laser scanning, a point cloud is generated from which measurements and an exact three-dimensional model can be obtained.

When it comes to generating information about buildings, Acero Estudio guarantees its clients precision, detail and compliance, with years of multidisciplinary experience.

Our team adheres to national and international standards with a range of cutting-edge services that adopt the latest technology in 3D laser scanning, modeling, virtual reality and aerial mapping.

Remember that at Acero Estudio, a company specialized in 3D laser scanning, it provides various services dedicated to reducing construction, engineering or architectural risks such as:

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Agriculture from the air

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We have had the opportunity to participate in the Conference “Agriculture from the air: multidisciplinary data and drone spraying” at Barrax Rural Innovation HUB held on June 8 and organized by Acre.

An event that seeks to promote innovation in all its forms, digital transformation and rural agricultural development through the transmission of scientific and empirical information, as well as with field demonstrations of the potential of new market technologies.

The topics discussed generated interesting discussions regarding the opportunities and, sometimes, limitations that current legislation can pose when drones are used to spray agricultural fields. It is inevitable that the technology moves faster than the laws for its application, but it is There is no doubt that the greater the demand, these processes are more agile.

However, there is great potential and fewer drawbacks in collecting and processing accurate aerial data for soil and drainage analysis of crops, through which the health status can be monitored and their yield predicted.

Remember that Acero Estudio, a company specialized in solutions to improve your crops, risk areas and other advantages for agriculture, provides various services dedicated to reducing construction, engineering or architectural risks such as:

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Drones, transversal tools beyond the AEC sector

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The technological advances of drones make their use multidisciplinary.

Today, its integrated technology has allowed the capture of valuable data through images, videos, thermal information and other data, but today its applications are completely transversal, also allowing the possibility of offering other services, ranging from generating statistical information in time real to being vehicles capable of spraying chemicals on crop fields.

Drones are becoming more accessible every day, however their capacity and applications are progressively increasing. Despite the possible limitations of these tools, it is imminent that carrying out tasks with the use of conventional methods can be expensive, dangerous and sometimes simply impossible when it comes to accessing complex areas in services such as construction monitoring or photogrammetry with drones.

There are sectors where drones have a greater impact, but their presence is increasing in all sectors. Below we detail some of those applications.

Acero Estudio is passionate about innovation. Our team is prepared for great challenges. Finding the “how to do it better” is always our goal, based on curiosity and experience we look for efficient solutions and seek to optimize resources when approaching a project. Ask us about our services and scope, you will be surprised by all the solutions that our fleet of drones can offer.

Remember that Acero Estudio, a company specialized in drones, provides various services dedicated to reducing construction, engineering or architectural risks such as:

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The 3D laser scanner like never before seen

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Capturing the environment using a 3D laser scanner sometimes becomes an arduous task due to difficult access to certain locations.

FARO has integrated its 3D laser scanner with Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot for autonomous point cloud capture. This integration focuses on automated capture and its main advantage is the increase in efficiency and data analysis in real time as well as the ease obtained when reaching areas of difficult transit for people.

“Our construction customers need turnkey solutions for autonomous documentation and analysis on the jobsite. Boston Dynamics’ strategic alliance with Trimble has allowed us to collaboratively build that solution by combining our strengths in robotics and construction, respectively”

– Brian Ringley, Director of Building Products at Boston Dynamics

Without tools like these, scanning has never been easier. The combination of FARO and Boston Dynamics allows us to document changes on site in the moment and make important decisions in the field, rather than waiting hours or potentially days for information to be transmitted to our project staff.

At Acero Estudio, a company specialized in 3D laser scanning, we like to stay up to date with all the latest developments in the sector and we don’t miss a single one!

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The indispensable help of drones

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Drone technology is advancing at exponential rates and is increasingly accessible, which is why different sectors are taking advantage of and adopting drones in their work to drastically increase their efficiency. In other words, drones are changing the way businesses operate by reducing costs, saving time, improving safety and providing a direct return on investment, so their impact should not be ignored.

In particular, the use of drones in topography (topographic surveys with drones) represents a revolution. While the use of traditional methods provides more precision, the use of drones in this type of work offers more survey surface in the same period of time.

“There is a saying in the construction industry: “Time, cost and safety, pick two.” And what makes drones really transformative for us is that we can choose and improve all three.”

– Grant Hagen, Director of VDC, the Beck Group

As we already know, the use of drones brings with it a large number of advantages and each of these advantages has to do with their ability to reduce the time, danger and cost of the project. However, another very important factor to consider is this, are drones as accurate as traditional ground surveying methods?

For many years, the precision of drones has not lived up to their theoretical potential although this has begun to change. With drone solutions, a wide selection of surveying techniques is available that allows any project to be developed with excellent results.

At Acero Estudio, a company specialized in drones for topography, LIDAR and photogrammetry, we invested in drones for the development of this type of projects and we were not wrong. What are you waiting for to find out?

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Drones and their transformation of the AEC industry

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Companies in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry are using drones to quickly and accurately collect topographic data.

The architecture, engineering and construction sector has historically been slow to adapt to technology. In fact, according to a report by the McKinsey Global Institute, the construction sector is one of the least digitalized. This is underlined by another report, this one from JBKnowledge, which reveals that almost 60% of construction companies do not invest in new technologies.

Much of the AEC industry is using technologies and processes that no longer adequately serve their needs, either for projects or for associations. However, one area where the construction industry is expanding its use of emerging technology is the use of drones. Estimates by PricewaterhouseCoopers place sources of drone work for infrastructure at a market value of $45.2 billion. Today, an increasing number of disciplines within construction projects – such as designers, surveying companies, environmental consultants, builders and inspectors – use drones in the field to take aerial photography (drone photogrammetry). , volumetric analysis and topographic mapping, among many other things.

The ability of drones to collect real-time data on the jobsite has dramatically increased workflow and efficiency in design and construction. Drones are used most frequently in construction to carry out studies on construction sites, as is the case of our company, Acero Estudio, supervising the progress of the GECAMA wind farm in Cuenca, with the help of this technology. . Drones capture data that surveyors need but typically cannot see, as they have an unobstructed, high-altitude view of the construction site.

This also helps make the construction site safer, as drones can inspect difficult or dangerous terrain, keeping human surveyors out of harm’s way and helping construction workers avoid dangerous areas. For all these reasons, drones are replacing traditional methods of terrain surveillance and greatly reducing the time and manual work required.

It is an irony that the AEC sector is one of the slowest to adopt new technologies and yet one of those that could benefit the most from them. However, this sector has more readily adopted the use of drones, which can save large design and construction projects a lot of time and money.

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Conceptual study for the improvement of pedestrian accessibility in metropolitan station

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The Acero Estudio team in Peru carried out the geodesy work, drone flight and restitution of the area planned for Pedestrian Accessibility to and from the Metropolitan Stations, Lima.

Given the current global pandemic situation due to COVID-19, these tasks were all carried out under preventive measures and medical examinations.

To better understand the work carried out by our team in the project area, they began with the placement of Geodetic Points (one at each station) linked to the IGN coordinate system. Their measurement using dual-frequency differential GPS. Next, the necessary support points were located for the subsequent restoration of the drone flight. These support points were marked with an X-shaped template and paint, and measured with GPS in RTK mode.

The drone flight of the 33 stations was carried out at an appropriate height taking into account the height of the existing buildings and elements. For this, a DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone with a 20 Mpx camera was used. Once the photogrammetric images were obtained, they were processed and the point cloud and orthophoto of each station was created. With the orthophoto and the point cloud, the MDT was processed and subsequently the restitution of the environment of each station.

We thank our client CPS for all the trust placed in our team and the work of coordinating and directing the work carried out.

Remember that at Acero Estudio we are specialists in photogrammetry services with drones and LIDAR, both services performed with drones and very useful for engineering or architectural projects.

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Supervision of progress of works with drones

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The monitoring and inspection of works with drones is being implemented as a valuable tool to document the evolution in the execution of works through drone flights.

Companies involved in the control and supervision of works are increasingly opting for aerial supervision with drones during the construction process, mainly to carry out four types of work:

  • Execution progress control
  • Checking the geometry
  • Obtaining corporate and/or advertising videos
  • Detailed images of unique elements.

Our monitoring, inspection and aerial supervision services for works with drones, both outdoors and indoors, allow complete tracking of the work. Among the main advantages of this technology, the following stand out:

  • It helps to know the rhythm of execution
  • Increases and improves the quality and quantity of graphic documentation in different phases of construction
  • Minimizes costs, acquiring greater information in less time
  • Improves safety by reducing accessibility difficulties, avoiding risks to the human team that carries out the inspection

At Acero Estudio we have a team of drones and experienced pilots, trained to develop any type of project, which allows us to guarantee the optimal result of the contracted work, as well as offer all the experience accumulated in the sector in each of the works. in which we participate. Through the acquisition of data, we carry out a precise study of the area and its needs, in accordance with the current UAS Regulations in Spain applied by the State Aviation Safety Agency (AESA).

We already have several projects carried out in this area, among which it is worth highlighting the supervision of the GECAMA wind farm (Castilla-La Mancha Wind Generation) in Cuenca, specifically in the municipalities of Atalaya del Cañete, Cañada Juncosa, Honrubia and Tébar, where the Application of this technology is providing a large number of benefits for different collaborators.

Hiring a drone service is an excellent investment for companies in any industry. This technology is used throughout the entire execution of the project, from feasibility and bidding to transfer and maintenance, so the opportunity to apply it whenever possible in any type of work should not be missed.

We thank GECAMA, TYPSA and Enlight for the trust placed in our team to carry out this activity.

Remember that drones are also important tools for drone photogrammetry services and lidar services.

Contact us for more information about our drone services.

Learn more about Acero Estudio

Take into account that Acero Estudio provides various services dedicated to reducing construction risks such as:

Contact us and request a quote for our services, we are here to assist you.