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DroneDeploy

Unified reality capture platform combining drones, robots and AI

Cloud-based platform that automates reality capture using drones, robots and 360 cameras, and combines all data with AI-powered analytics for construction, energy, and agriculture.

Pricing
Individual: $299/month
Alternatives
Contineu, Mosaic 360° Camera Systems, Knetyc
Who it's for
Construction, Civil Engineering, Architecture
$142M+ raisedMarket Leader
Founded 2013 · 25% of ENR 400 contractors, 5+ million acres mapped globally, Fortune 500 clients
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WHY IT EXISTS

Why This Tool Exists

The Problem

Construction teams manually review hundreds of daily progress photos and site data from multiple sources, taking hours to identify issues and track progress. Critical problems are discovered weeks later, causing costly rework and schedule delays.

The Solution

Unified platform automates data capture from drones, robots, and 360° cameras, then uses computer vision and AI to analyze progress, detect quality issues, and predict delays. Delivers comprehensive reports in minutes instead of days, reducing manual review time by over 100x.

USAGE

How You Use It

Delivery Method
SaaSMobile AppAPI
Integrations
ProcoreAutodesk Construction CloudBIM 360Esri ArcGISBoxSharePointOracle Primavera P6
Disciplines
Construction, Civil Engineering, Architecture
Workflows
Visualization & Presentation
Project Phases
Design Development, Construction Documentation, Construction Administration
Project Types
Commercial, Infrastructure, Industrial, Residential, Education
TRANSPARENCY

Data Transparency

Exactly what this tool uses and how

Input
What it needs
Required:Drone imagery, Project location coordinates
Optional:BIM models, CAD drawings, 360° camera footage, Ground robot data, Project schedules
Formats:JPG, PNG, TIFF, IFC, DWG, 360° video, P6 schedules, Shapefiles
Output
What you get
Format:Interactive maps, 3D models, and progress dashboards with AI annotations
Fields:Orthomosaic maps with AI annotations, 3D point clouds and models, Progress percentage by area and trade, Quality issue detection and flagging, Safety violation alerts, Volumetric calculations and stockpile measurements, Predictive delay warnings, Automated progress reports
Algorithm
How it works
Model:Proprietary computer vision models + Vision-Language Models (VLMs)
Accuracy:Progress AI delivers reports 100x faster than manual methods, Safety AI detected 90,000+ risks on customer projects
Privacy
How your data is protected
Retention:Project-based retention (duration varies by customer contract)
Training:Uses proprietary dataset of billions of square feet for model training
Compliance:SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, GDPR compliant
API
Integration
Endpoint:Contact vendor for API access and documentation
Method:RESTful API (specifics require NDA)
Webhook support available
USE CASES

Use Cases

  • ·Automated daily progress tracking and reporting
  • ·AI-powered quality control and defect detection
  • ·Safety violation monitoring and compliance reporting
  • ·Stockpile volume measurement and inventory management
  • ·Construction progress comparison against BIM models and schedules
  • ·Predictive analytics for project delay prevention
  • ·Automated documentation for owner and stakeholder reporting
PRICING

Pricing

Free
Trial available
Pro
Individual: $299/month (annual), Teams: Contact sales
Enterprise
Custom pricing with volume discounts and dedicated support
Sources & Research NotesResearch date: 2026-02-01
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