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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.

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The drone, our great ally in aerial photogrammetry

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The photogrammetric flight with a drone is one of the most used techniques currently in inspections and monitoring of works and at Acero Estudio we offer this type of service

Thanks to photogrammetric drone flight, we convert two-dimensional data into three-dimensional information, since it allows us to calculate the dimensions and positions of objects in space from measurements made on aerial photographs.

Our drone fleet is equipped with GPS technology and follow programmed flight routes, performing very precise and stable flights, ideal for achieving optimal results and great advantages. The use of these has increased the possibilities of exploitation of images, allowing the automatic generation of height models, ortho images and stereo-images as well as the creation and visualization of three-dimensional models.

Furthermore, with the use of this technology, a faster and more personalized service is achieved for each project. Photogrammetry with drones has made it possible to speed up processes, reduce costs, reduce operational risks and provide high-quality images.

For the restitution of 3D images with drones to be accurate, in addition to great knowledge of the terrain, we need correct flight planning, since this is where we find the main difficulty of the mission. The drone flight must be stable and constant to obtain elements of the front, rear and side images, that is, the photographs captured must have a high amount of overlap between images, approximately 80% in each photograph.

As we can see, drones have become our great ally in this sector. It is vitally important that the flight is carried out by professional experts such as those at Acero Estudio, specialists in photogrammetry, to obtain the best results! Contact us to resolve any questions or to collaborate with us and take a look at Drones to learn more.

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Dron – UAV’S – RPAS

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New Services

The incorporation of new technologies is part of the spirit of our company. In the different services we offer, the drone services in various fields of application has been specially developed for years in the Peruvian Delegation.

Taking advantage of the knowledge and experience acquired during these years, we incorporated this service in Spain to be able to help all our clients in their projects in the fastest and most effective way. For this we have a team of drones and pilots qualified as operators trained to develop any project.

The result of this expansion of drone services through a strong commitment to this technology is a reality. Thanks to the use of drones, we can combine topography and photography services, thus obtaining cartography, digital models and orthophotos in different types of activities; civil, industrial engineering, archeology and architecture among others.

There are many advantages that are achieved when applying this technology in projects, so what are you waiting for? Visit our website and contact us to obtain more information about our drone professional services for construction and engineering.

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Image quality in drones

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The effectiveness of drones in taking images is indisputable, for example, in wind farm inspections they have a great advantage since they reduce time and costs, and prevent operators from having to access their high-rise facilities.

But today we want to talk to you about the quality of the cameras that drones incorporate, capturing images at height has taken a giant step forward thanks to the use of these small devices.

When purchasing a drone, you must take into account the camera you are going to choose in the event that you opt for one with an integrated camera or one in which you can install your own camera and we must not forget that image stabilization is one of the key aspects for a correct recording or photography.

At Acero Estudio we have a fleet of Drones with 24-48 mm Optical Zoom, 48 MP Super Resolution photos, FHD Video with 4× Zoom to offer you the best service on the market since we have professionals with extensive experience in the audiovisual sector. We not only offer data collection but also the making of subsequent videos with all the post-production work that needs to be incorporated.

With all the photos and videos, and thanks to the zoom of the high-quality cameras that our drones have, they will be able to detect defects and damage at the moment, allowing solutions as soon as possible.

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Drones and their impact on the construction sector

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We are at a time when the use of high quality technology can become a fundamental ally when it comes to standing out in the market of different industries. In the construction sector, for example, the use of advanced technology drones means a simplification in the processes to carry out eminent projects.

The ability of drones to collect real-time data on the job site has dramatically increased workflow and efficiency in design and construction. Drones are most often used in construction to conduct site surveys. These capture a large amount of data that is usually inaccessible visually, as they have a point of view free of obstacles and at a great height.

Likewise, this contributes to a safer work, since the drones can inspect difficult or dangerous terrain, keeping personnel out of danger and avoiding transit through areas that could be dangerous. For all these reasons, drones are replacing traditional methods of ground surveillance and greatly reducing the time and manual work required.

According to a report in the scientific journal Journal of Unmanned Vehicle Systems, the use of drones for taking measurements and levels of a terrain, allows a reduction of working time of 50% with respect to drones. traditional surveying methods. In addition, it represents a reduction in lifting costs of 75%.

Our company, Acero Estudio, supervises the progress of the GECAMA wind farm in Cuenca, with the help of this technology and also offer surveying with drones.

We leave you some photos of the project and how the work is progressing.