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Introduction<\/h2><\/h2><\/div>

Monitoring construction progress using drone and photogrammetric data has become a standard for construction projects in recent years. Drones make it possible to quickly
and securely acquire up-to-date spatial data that faithfully reflects the actual condition of a construction site. Combined with advanced photogrammetric processing and the SkySnap Portal, they form a consistent tool for quality, schedule and cost control of investments. <\/p>\n

The greatest value of drone monitoring is access to the most up-to-date
and accurate data. Photogrammetric raids provide objective documentation of construction, independent of subjective assessments or textual descriptions. This type of data can be used repeatedly – both at the stage of project implementation and after its completion, for example, in the processes of property maintenance, infrastructure management or planning further expansion.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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SkySnap Portal construction monitoring – a single source of truth<\/h2><\/div>

A key element of successful construction monitoring is not only the acquisition of the data itself, but also its proper organization and sharing. The SkySnap portal makes it possible to integrate all photogrammetric and geospatial data in one central location. This allows all people involved in the project to work on the same up-to-date materials, without the risk of using outdated files or different versions of documentation. <\/p>\n

Access to data is fully controlled – the project administrator decides who can view or analyze materials and to what extent. This approach significantly improves communication between the developer, contractor, designers and technical supervision.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Drone mission planning – the foundation of effective monitoring<\/h2><\/div>

Proces monitoringu budowy rozpoczyna si\u0119 na d\u0142ugo przed pierwszym lotem drona. Ju\u017c na etapie planowania misji okre\u015blane s\u0105 cele nalotu oraz wymagania dotycz\u0105ce dok\u0142adno\u015bci
\ni szczeg\u00f3\u0142owo\u015bci danych wyj\u015bciowych. To moment, w kt\u00f3rym ustala si\u0119, czy kluczowa b\u0119dzie ortofotomapa, chmura punkt\u00f3w, numeryczny model terenu, czy wszystkie trzy jednocze\u015bnie.<\/p>\n

Planowanie obejmuje przygotowanie parametr\u00f3w nalotu tj. trasa lotu, dob\u00f3r wysoko\u015bci i parametr\u00f3w zdj\u0119\u0107, a w razie potrzeby tak\u017ce zaplanowanie fotopunkt\u00f3w terenowych tak, aby zebrane dane umo\u017cliwia\u0142y osi\u0105gni\u0119cie wymaganej szczeg\u00f3\u0142owo\u015bci i dok\u0142adno\u015bci danych wyj\u015bciowych. R\u00f3wnie istotne jest sprawdzenie warunk\u00f3w pogodowych oraz przygotowanie sprz\u0119tu. Na tym etapie w proces zaanga\u017cowany jest klient, ekspert SkySnap oraz \u2013 w zale\u017cno\u015bci od modelu wsp\u00f3\u0142pracy \u2013 pilot drona.<\/p>\n

Wsp\u00f3lnie ustalana jest r\u00f3wnie\u017c cz\u0119stotliwo\u015b\u0107 nalot\u00f3w. W zale\u017cno\u015bci od dynamiki inwestycji mog\u0105 one odbywa\u0107 si\u0119 co tydzie\u0144, co dwa tygodnie lub raz w miesi\u0105cu. Regularno\u015b\u0107 nalot\u00f3w pozwala budowa\u0107 pe\u0142n\u0105 histori\u0119 realizacji projektu i precyzyjnie \u015bledzi\u0107 post\u0119py prac.<\/p>\n

Wi\u0119cej informacji na temat parametr\u00f3w nalotu fotogrametrycznego dronem w artykule poni\u017cej:<\/p>\n

Jak zaplanowa\u0107 misj\u0119 dronem, aby dane nadawa\u0142y sie do fotogrametrii? [PORADNIK] – SkySnap<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Photogrammetric raid – acquisition of up-to-date construction data<\/h2><\/div>

The photogrammetric flight itself is the stage where the plan turns into concrete data. Prior to the flight, the operator makes a preliminary visual inspection of the study area and, if necessary, makes minor adjustments to the flight route, such as in an application that allows automatic drone missions. The flight is then executed as planned, and the collected images are subjected to preliminary quality verification. <\/p>\n

If during the inspection it turns out that material needs to be supplemented in some places, the operator can take additional images. In this way, the risk of deficiencies that could affect the quality of analysis is minimized already at the stage of data acquisition. The drone pilot participates in the raid, and the presence of the client is usually not required. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Warto podkre\u015bli\u0107, \u017ce pilot drona musi spe\u0142nia\u0107 okre\u015blone wymagania prawne. Na pocz\u0105tkowym etapie dzia\u0142alno\u015bci dronowej warto rozwa\u017cy\u0107 zatrudnienie pilota drona posiadaj\u0105cego odpowiednie kwalifikacje, natomiast docelowo najbardziej op\u0142acalnym rozwi\u0105zaniem jest nabycie takich uprawnie\u0144 osobi\u015bcie. Loty realizowane s\u0105 zgodnie z przepisami Unii Europejskiej oraz krajowymi regulacjami dotycz\u0105cymi bezza\u0142ogowych statk\u00f3w powietrznych. Obejmuje to m.in. posiadanie odpowiednich uprawnie\u0144, ubezpieczenia oraz przestrzeganie zasad bezpiecze\u0144stwa.<\/p>\n

Profesjonalne efekty z wykorzystaniem \u201cma\u0142ego drona\u201d – zapraszamy na webinar poni\u017cej:<\/p>\n

Webinar 08.01 SkySnap: Jak wykona\u0107 nalot fotogrametryczny ma\u0142ym dronem<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

Processing of photogrammetric data<\/h2><\/div>

After the raid is completed, the images go to photogrammetric processing. At this stage orthophotos, point clouds and numerical terrain models are created, the accuracy and detail of which are in accordance with previous arrangements. Processing can be carried out by SkySnap specialists or, if the client has the necessary facilities, directly by its team. <\/p>\n

The result of this stage is precise spatial data, which forms the basis for further analysis and comparison. Importantly, this data is not only visually clear, but also measurable, making it possible to perform volume, height or area calculations and detailed analyses. <\/p>\n<\/div>

Analysis and comparison with design documents and BIM<\/h2><\/div>

One of the biggest advantages of the SkySnap Portal is the ability to directly compare photogrammetric data with project documentation and BIM models. Users can collate data from different stages of construction or from different dates on a single screen, making it easy to assess the pace of work and the conformity of execution with plans. <\/p>\n

Such comparisons make it significantly easier to identify potential problems and deviations before they become costly or difficult to fix.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Error detection and risk management<\/h2><\/div>

Regular monitoring of the construction site makes it possible to quickly detect execution errors, discrepancies with the design or potential health and safety hazards. Early identification of problems allows for immediate response and implementation of corrective actions. <\/p>\n

In practice, it often turns out that detecting one major error early in the project saves much more time and resources than the cost of drone monitoring throughout the construction period.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Control of milestone achievement<\/h2><\/div>

Thanks to cyclic photogrammetric raids, it is possible to monitor the implementation of milestones on an ongoing basis and verify whether the investment is proceeding according to schedule. This is especially important for large and complex projects, such as linear investments (e.g., expressways, city bypass, railroad), large cubic objects (e.g., shopping center, logistics center, apartment block), housing developments or aggregate stockpile management.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Summary – real benefits of drone construction monitoring<\/h2><\/div>

Monitoring post\u0119p\u00f3w budowy z wykorzystaniem drona oraz Portalu SkySnap to skuteczny spos\u00f3b na uporz\u0105dkowanie procesu inwestycyjnego i zwi\u0119kszenie kontroli nad realizacj\u0105 prac. Systematyczne pozyskiwanie danych z powietrza pozwala rzetelnie oceni\u0107 aktualny stan budowy, ograniczy\u0107 ryzyko b\u0142\u0119d\u00f3w oraz podejmowa\u0107 decyzje w oparciu o rzeczywisty obraz inwestycji, a nie fragmentaryczne informacje z placu budowy. Najwa\u017cniejsze korzy\u015bci monitoringu post\u0119p\u00f3w budowy dronem:<\/p>\n