A record of the project, and the start of its marketing
Progress aerials do two jobs. For owners, lenders and project teams, they are a clear, dated record of what has been built. For the people who will lease, sell or promote the building later, they are the raw material of its story. According to a 2026 Associated Builders and Contractors survey reported by DroneLife, 80.8% of contractors who fly drones use them for progress monitoring and 77.5% use them for marketing and media. We plan for both from the first flight.
Repeatability is the whole job
A progress series only works if every image lines up. We set fixed shooting points, heights and headings with your team at kickoff and return to them every visit. That consistency is what makes month-over-month comparisons readable and turns a year of flights into a time-lapse that holds together.
Working safely on an active site
Construction sites add risks that a listing shoot does not have: cranes, workers, moving equipment and changing site layouts. We complete your site orientation, wear the required PPE, coordinate flight windows with the superintendent and keep flight paths clear of active work zones. FAA rules on flying over people apply on job sites too, and our flight plans account for them.
From topping out to ribbon cutting
Milestones deserve more than a progress still. Groundbreakings, topping-out ceremonies and openings are shot for press releases, social media and investor updates, and they cut naturally into the final progress film. When the building is ready, the same crew can shoot the launch aerials and interiors. Our construction progress guide covers what a 12-month program usually includes.
Start a progress program
Send the site address, start date and expected schedule. We will confirm airspace and access and propose shooting points and a cadence. Get a quote.