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Construction

Drones in the Construction Industry
Drones transform construction projects by delivering accurate site data quickly and efficiently, improving planning, tracking, and collaboration. Drones in construction reduce manual labour, enhance safety, and provide insights that minimizes errors and costs.

Earthworks Made Easy with DJI Enterprise Drones

The DJI Matrice 4 Enterprise series drones, allows construction teams to survey large sites in a fraction of the time and with far greater accuracy than traditional methods. In the video, a Colorado earthworks company demonstrates how they reduced a two-day manual survey to just one hour using the drone. This technology streamlines project planning, saves costs, and delivers highly detailed site data for earthwork and construction tasks.

How drones can assist in:

Construction

Progress Management

DJI drones enable construction teams to efficiently track and document project progress through highly accurate, frequent aerial data collection. Using drones like the Matrice 350 RTK and Matrice 4E, teams generate precise 2D orthomosaics, 3D models, and point clouds that can be compared over time to monitor construction milestones. Integration with platforms such as DJI FlightHub 2 facilitates seamless data sharing and collaboration between site personnel and stakeholders, improving decision-making and reducing costly delays.

Core Points

  • Frequent, automated site monitoring with centimeter-level accuracy via RTK and mechanical shutter cameras
  • Generation of high-resolution 2D maps, 3D models, and point clouds for visual progress tracking
  • Real-time data sharing and collaboration through DJI FlightHub 2 and construction management software
  • Automated flight route recording and AI Spot-Check for consistent, repeatable inspections

Example: A large commercial construction project uses the Matrice 350 RTK combined with Zenmuse H30T to perform weekly aerial surveys. The drone captures thermal and visual data to monitor structural progress and identify potential issues early. Data is uploaded to DJI FlightHub 2, allowing project managers and contractors to review progress remotely and coordinate next steps, keeping the project on schedule and budget

Earthwork

DJI drones streamline earthwork monitoring by quickly capturing accurate topographic data that supports cut-and-fill analysis, volume measurement, and terrain modeling. The Matrice 4E or the Matrice 350 RTK paried with GCPs, can produce detailed Digital Surface Models (DSM), Digital Elevation Models (DEM), and dense point clouds. Automated workflows and routine flight scheduling via DJI Dock 3 enable frequent, consistent data collection, reducing manual survey time and improving project cost control.

Core Points

Powerful RTK: Rapid aerial topographic surveys with centimeter-level accuracy using RTK and mechanical shutter cameras

Detailed Analysis: Generation of DSM, DEM, 3D models, and point clouds for detailed earthwork analysis

Automation: Automated routine data collection with DJI Dock 3 for frequent stockpile and terrain monitoring

Reporting: Integration with software like DJI Terra for cut/fill volume calculations and progress reporting

Stockpile Measurements: Quickly calculate stockpile volumes and perform cut/fill analysis with high accuracy

Enhanced Earthmoving: Optimize Earthmoving by ensuring cut and full volumes are balanced, reducing costly hauling

Fast Work: Scan 85 acres for volumetric readings in one hour as opposed to days

Example: A highway construction site employs the Matrice 4E to perform daily earthwork surveys. The drone collects data to generate 3D terrain models and volume reports, enabling precise cut and fill calculations. This frequent monitoring helps reduce unexpected costs and keeps earthmoving operations aligned with the project schedule

Building Information Modelling (BIM)

DJI drones enhance BIM workflows by providing accurate, up-to-date aerial data that architects, engineers, and contractors use to create and update 3D digital representations of construction sites. The Matrice 350 RTK’s advanced mapping capabilities, including waypoint, oblique, and linear flight missions, combined with DJI Terra software, allow for rapid generation of high-definition 3D models and orthomosaics. These models integrate with BIM platforms to improve design accuracy, facilitate clash detection, and support as-built documentation.

Core Points

Georeferencing: High-precision aerial data capture with RTK and mechanical shutter for accurate georeferencing

Flight Modes: Support for multiple flight mission types (waypoint, oblique, linear) tailored to BIM data needs

Model Generation: Rapid generation of detailed 3D models and orthomosaics compatible with BIM software

Cloud Sharing: Enhanced collaboration through cloud-based data sharing and real-time mapping integration

Design-Reality Comparing: Generate site models to verify construction matches the design making it easy to detect discrepancies between as-built conditions and the design early

Aerial Data Collection: Elevated efficiency with simple data collection workflow that out-paces traditional ground solutions

Example: An architectural firm uses the Matrice 350 RTK with Zenmuse H30 to capture detailed aerial imagery and 3D data of a complex building site. The collected data is processed in DJI Terra to create an accurate 3D model, which is then imported into BIM software to update design plans and coordinate construction activities, reducing errors and rework

Recommended Drone Solutions

Extended Operation Solution

DJI Matrice 350 RTK with Zenmuse H30 Payload

The DJI Matrice 350 RTK paired with the Zenmuse H30 payload delivers an extended operation solution purpose-built for the construction industry, providing unmatched aerial intelligence for site monitoring, inspection, and project management.

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Hight Precision D-RTK 3 Multifunction Station

The D-RTK 3 Multifunctional Station can serve as a base station to provide centimeter-level positioning for multiple drones simultaneously or extend the operational range of drones in relay station mode. Additionally, the new Rover Station Mode, combined with the DJI Enterprise app and DJI Terra, provides a comprehensive solution for high-precision aerial surveying applications, ensuring a secure and accurate operation.

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Hight Precision D-RTK 2 GNSS Mobile Station

The D-RTK 2 is a rugged, portable GNSS base station that delivers centimeter-level positioning accuracy for DJI Agriculture Drones, supporting all major satellite systems and enabling multi-drone operations for precise mapping, surveying, and inspection.

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