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CAD Overlays

CAD OVERLAYS
ENHANCE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE DESIGN, PLANNING, BUILD AND COMPLETION PROCESSES IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

Our skilled technicians can overlay the three-dimensional survey data obtained from photogrammetric techniques with your CAD (Computer-Aided Design) files. This overlay allows construction professionals, engineers and designers to visualise their designs integrated real-time data and 3D models.

Measure stockpile volumes, distances, heights, generate contours, add annotations and track equipment / building materials.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CAD OVERLAYS
THE PROCESS
Drone Survey and Photogrammetry

Drones equipped with cameras capture high-resolution images of the construction site, following a predefined flight path.

Photogrammetry software processes these images to generate a dense and accurate three-dimensional point cloud or surface model of the terrain.

 
CAD Files

Our technicians receive and convert your CAD files into formats that work with our photogrammetry software, with stringent checks in place to ensure accuracy 

 
Integration and Alignment

The point cloud or surface model from the photogrammetric survey is integrated into the CAD software. It is crucial to align the survey data accurately with the CAD coordinate system to ensure that the two datasets match.

Overlaying Data

The CAD data is overlaid onto the photogrammetry environment, creating a visual representation of the surveyed terrain – this overlay may include features such as contours, elevations, buildings, and other relevant structures captured during the drone survey.

Design and Planning

Engineers and designers can now use the photogrammetry software to incorporate the surveyed data into their design process. This allows for more accurate and informed decision-making during all phases of a construction project.

The CAD overlay helps professionals visualise the existing conditions of the site and consider factors such as terrain variations, existing structures, and natural features and ensure builds are progressing exactly to plan.

 
CAD Files

Our technicians receive and convert your CAD files into formats that work with our photogrammetry software, with stringent checks in place to ensure accuracy.

 
QUANTITY ESTIMATION

The CAD overlay facilitates accurate quantity estimation for various project elements, such as earthworks, by leveraging the three-dimensional information from the drone survey.

This information is valuable for project cost estimation and planning.

 
Documentation and Reporting

The integrated data can be used to generate documentation and reports directly within the Photogrammetry software. This documentation may include design plans, construction drawings and other project-related documents.

WHAT ARE THE APPLICATIONS OF A CAD OVERLAY?

It allows for a seamless integration of real-world terrain data into the digital design environment, improving the accuracy and effectiveness of decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

David Storm
Bellway Homes
- Technical Director

I have worked with DRONE SURVEYING for some years now, from checking a boundary of new land to auditing earthworks. The use of drones on our sites is now standard; we monitor progress and calculate cut and fill via the online software as our sites progress.

Ian McIntyre
Miller Homes
- Build Engineer Manager

The use of regular mass data collection and the latest drone technology and practises will without doubt save us time and money on our sites. 

Iain Hamilton
Taylor Wimpey
- Technical Director

We use DRONE SURVEYING on all of our sites to support our cut and fill strategy, with regular surveys and their cutting-edge software, we are able to manage our sites much more effectively. 

Adam Bills
Countryside Properties
- Associate Development Director

Having now worked with DRONE SURVEYING engineering solutions for a number of years, their services have proven to be invaluable conducting our volumetric surveys, progress videos and cut and fill support.  The drone data platform has allowed us to get the best from the data with full support and training provided from the DS team

Jacob Henry
Redrow
- Engineering Manager

The drone data helps us to make quicker and smarter key decisions to ensure we have budget and time control on our projects.  Having monthly surveys on our sites ensures we keep full control of all earth movements.

Greg Richards
Taylor Wimpey
- Senior Engineer

Using aerial imagery from drone surveys helps us anticipate errors or mistakes in the next stage of development instead of waiting for work to start on the ground.  This proactive approach has saved us hundreds of thousands of pounds; a reactive approach can be costly

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