How Can I Segue into the Drone Mapping Business? What Are Some Client Deliverables That I Should Be Aware Of?

Today’s show is about using drones in construction. You will learn how to use drone mapping for creation of 4D BIM models, hyperlapses, and volumetric measurements.

Our caller, Trent, after attending our Austin mapping class is thinking of starting a drone mapping business. Trent already has some clients in the construction and real estate industry for whom he is doing aerial photography and videography. Which mapping services can Trent provide to his existing clients? What are some lucrative and innovative mapping deliverables for the construction industry?

4D BIM and Hyperlapses

To answer Trent’s question, we first discuss how drones can be used for construction marketing. Using drones, it is possible to build 3D maps at different stages of a construction project. Capturing a fourth element, time, will allow drone pilots to create a beautiful hyperlapse – an innovative way of marketing a construction project. Of course, you will need to spruce up your video editing skills to piece together a construction hyperlapse. Drone U Members can check out the different video editing classes by going HERE.

Further, we also reveal how drone technology can be leveraged to build 4D BIM models. BIM or Building Information Modeling is the future of construction. Using BIM, it is possible to facilitate greater collaboration between the numerous stakeholders in a construction project. Using drone technology and BIM, you can build accurate and lifelike 4D models. Apart from time, you can also incorporate cost (5D BIM) and functional characteristics (6D BIM) into a drone model.

Volumetric Assessment Using Drones

Listeners will also learn how drone technology is being used for volumetric stockpile assessment in construction. While this is slowly becoming the norm, drone pilots are still not adopting the best practices for making the most accurate stockpile calculations. You can check out our comprehensive drone mapping software guide for further information on this topic.

Marketing Strategies for Growing Your Drone Business

Towards the end of the show, we have Rob sharing some valuable marketing strategies that will help drone pilots grow their drone business. Drawing from his two-decades of business experience, Rob shares some creative marketing tactics which will help you stand out, even in an intensely competitive market. Traditional marketing vs. Digital marketing – which is the best option for you? Tune in to find out. Thanks for the great question, Trent. Fly Safe!

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