Construction Monitoring

Document the Build,
From Groundbreak to Topping Out.

Monthly progress documentation, full-build time-lapse sequences, and lender-ready reports — a single trusted source from the first excavation pass through final ribbon-cutting.

Serving NJ·NY·PA·CT·DE
What We Deliver

Built for GCs, Developers, and Lenders.

Construction monitoring isn't about hero shots — it's about creating a documented record your project team, owner, and lender all reference.

Monthly Progress Captures

Recurring flights on a fixed schedule. Same altitudes, same angles, same time of day — so month-over-month comparison is meaningful.

Full-Build Time-Lapse

Recurring captures stitched into a 60-90 second sequence showing the full build from foundation to completion. Ideal for owner presentations and marketing.

Lender Draw Reports

Branded PDF reports with dated photos, milestone markers, and progress narrative — formatted to drop into draw packages.

Site Condition Surveys

Pre-construction and post-completion baseline documentation for insurance, owner records, and dispute prevention.

Safety & OSHA Documentation

Aerial records of safety conditions, fall protection, and site organization — useful for OSHA documentation and incident review.

Real-Time Sharing

Each flight's deliverables uploaded to a private project portal where your team, owner, and lender can review and download.

Featured Projects

Long-Term Engagements, End-to-End Documentation

Multi-year aerial documentation programs where Drone Altitude has served as the single trusted source from groundbreak through completion — producing the recurring progress reels, milestone captures, and final presentation videos owners and stakeholders rely on.

Thomas Holme Elementary — From Demolition to Doors Open

L'Oréal Office Space C and D — New Research & Innovation Center

Supra Enterprises Inc — Office & Warehouse Construction

Time-Lapse Construction

Watch the Build Compress Into 90 Seconds.

Time-lapse construction documentation is one of the highest-leverage marketing assets a developer or GC can produce. Captured from a consistent vantage on a recurring cadence and delivered as a stitched sequence at project completion.

The Equipment

Built for the Long Haul.

Time-lapse construction documentation only works if the camera keeps shooting through everything — the storms, the heatwaves, the months between site visits. The units we deploy are purpose-built for that job.

High-Resolution Imaging

DSLR-grade sensors capture sharp, detailed frames that hold up when scaled to presentation size or scrubbed through at native resolution.

Long Operating Life

Designed for extended deployment — the cameras stay on-site for weeks or months without battery swaps, eliminating the coverage gaps that ruin a time-lapse.

Built for the Site

Weather-sealed enclosures stand up to rain, wind, heat, cold, and active-site dust. The camera works through whatever the weather is doing — so your timeline doesn’t have gaps.

Time-lapse construction camera deployed on site
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Process

How a Monitoring Engagement Works

Project Onboarding

Site walk, milestone review, capture frequency agreed (typically monthly + key milestones). Quote for the engagement length.

Recurring Flights

Fixed schedule — same flight plan each visit so progress is comparable. Coordinated with site superintendent.

Monthly Reporting

Branded PDF with that month's photos, narrative, and milestone notes — formatted for owner and lender draws.

Final Time-Lapse

At completion, all monthly captures stitched into a final 60-90 second time-lapse video. Owner presentation copy included.

FAQ

Common Questions

What's the typical engagement length?
Most construction projects engage us for 6-18 months depending on build duration. We invoice monthly with no long-term contract — pause or extend as the project requires.
Do you coordinate with site personnel?
Yes. Every flight is scheduled with the superintendent and we notify on-site personnel before launch. Full FAA Part 107 compliance and $1M aviation liability insurance.
Can you fly during active construction?
Yes. We coordinate flight times with crane operations, lifts, and equipment movement. We maintain visual line of sight and stay clear of active work areas per Part 107.
Will the deliverables work for lender draws?
The reports are designed for that use. Dated photos, milestone identification, narrative description, and pilot signature on every report. We format to your lender's preferred template if requested.
What about controlled airspace?
Most NJ Tri-State construction sites are in controlled airspace (Newark, JFK, LaGuardia, Philly approach corridors). We file LAANC authorizations and pre-coordinate with the relevant FSDO when required.

Ready to Document Your Build?

Send us the project address and timeline and we'll respond with a quote for the full engagement.

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