CONSTRUCTION DRONE SERVICES
YOUR SITE. ALWAYS IN VIEW.
From ground-break to handover, Elev8 gives construction teams a precise, aerial perspective of their site at every stage — faster, safer, and more comprehensive than any traditional method.
75%
REDUCTION IN SITE SURVEY TIME VS. TRADITIONAL METHODS
5X
MORE SITE COVEREAGE PER HOUR THAN GROUND-BASED CREWS
30%
REDUCTION IN REWORK WHEN USING REGULAR PROGRESS MONITORING
1 day
TURN AROUND AFTER DATA CAPTURE
BUILT FOR CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS
WHO WE WORK WITH
Elev8 works directly with the teams making decisions on site and in the office - delivering data that’s immediately useful.
General Contractors
Keep your program on track with regular aerial progress records that give you an honest, consistent view of site activity — and the evidence to back it up in client meetings.
Civil Engineering Firms
Accurate topographic surveys, cut and fill volume data, and detailed site mapping — captured faster and with less site disruption than traditional ground-based methods.
Property Developers
Show investors and purchasers real, up-to-date progress imagery from above. Aerial footage builds confidence and keeps sales momentum going through the construction phase.
TRADITIONAL SITE MONITORING VS. DRONE-LED MONITORING
THE OLD WAY VS. THE ELEV8 WAY
The same construction site. Completely different levels of visibility.
✕ Ground-based site walks miss rooflines, and wide areas
✕ Manual surveys require large crews and significant time on the ground
✕ Progress photos are inconsistent - different angles, lighting, and coverage each time
✕ Stakeholders must visit site physically to assess progress
✕ Earthwork volume errors often only discovered late - after costly mistakes
✕ 3D models expensive, slow to produce, and quickly outdated
TRADITIONAL METHODS
✓ Complete aerial site coverage in a single flight
✓ One licensed pilot, zero site disruption, rapid data capture
✓ Consistent geo-referenced imagery - directly comparable visit to visit
✓ Remote access to site imagery for clients and project managers anywhere
✓ Weekly volume tracking catches earthwork issues while correction is still cheap
✓ Up-to-date 3D models produced quickly and updated throughout the project
ELEV8 DRONE SERVICES
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
elev8 solutions
Every construction engagement with Elev8 delivers a tailored set of processed, ready-to-use data outputs - giving your team the information needed to make faster, more confident decisions on site and in the office.
High-Resolution Orthomosaic
A geo-referenced, stitched overhead map of your entire site captured from consistent altitude and angle. Orthomosaics integrate directly into GIS, and project management workflows - giving your team a precise, up-to-date top-down view of site conditions after every visit.
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3D Site Models
Photogrammetric 3D point clouds and mesh models generated directly from drone imagery - capturing every structure, earthwork, stockpile, and surface feature in accurate three-dimensional detail. Updated as frequently as your project requires, these models give project managers, clients, and stakeholders a clear picture of exactly where the build stands at any point in time.
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Stockpile Volumetric Measurements
Precise cut and fill volume calculations derived from Digital Elevation Models - no ground crew required and no disruption to active site operations. Accurate to within 1-2%, these measurements give project managers reliable earthwork data to track progress, verify contractor quantities, and catch over-cut or under-fill conditions before they become costly corrections.
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360° Video Walkthroughs
Immersive video walkthroughs that let clients, investors, and remote stakeholders experience the full site without a physical visit. Delivered as a shareable video, 360° walkthroughs are ideal for capturing areas inside structures where a drone can’t go. Giving stakeholders a complete, accurate picture of site conditions both aerially and internally.
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examples of what we do
Select the layer menu (hamburger) in the top right.
Then select orthophoto for both data sets.
Finally, select the swipe compare button →
34th st dance alive - Progress
3d model of charles r. perry construction institute
Select “Textured Model” then “Show Model” for the full resolution 3D model
SEE MORE. KNOW MORE.
DO MORE.
Whether you need a one-off survey or regular site monitoring throughout your project, Elev8 can be mobilized quickly and work around your program.