Drone Solutions for Construction

Drones provide accurate validation of site conditions, tracking production progress and providing insights into what work needs to be done, and what has been completed.

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Flying a Drone for Construction

AGTEK endorses the DJI Mavic 3E RTK for its adaptability and cost-effectiveness, designed to deliver precise and consistent outcomes with a straightforward operational process. Its predecessor, the P4 RTK, along with drones equipped with fixed-wing and VTOL capabilities, are also compatible with AGTEK’s drone workflow.

The key to achieving accurate results is using an RTK drone. This technology parallels the precision found in machine control systems and grade checking, as the drone consistently records data within the same reference frame, ensuring the resultant point cloud’s accuracy rivals that obtained with an RTK GPS rover.

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Processing Drone Data

After capturing photos of a job site, the images are combined into an orthophoto by downloading and merging them. This serves as a basis to extract elevations, forming a point cloud that precisely represents every inch of the site. AGTEK’s REVEAL enhances this data further, using AI to automatically clean and edit point clouds.

It classifies and removes unwanted elements and organizes remaining data into groups, allowing for easy removal and providing a clear view of the job site. REVEAL features rich 3D visualizations, orthomosaic and mapping views that bring the construction site data to life.

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Tracking Progress with a Drone

Key project questions, like the quantity of materials moved, remaining construction tasks, and stockpile volumes are addressed by analyzing both the orthoimage and the point cloud. Volumetric analysis derived from the point cloud is instrumental in assessing the quantities of displaced soil, evaluating stockpile volumes, and determining the remaining earthwork needed for project completion.

AGTEK simplifies this analysis, presenting the findings in straightforward reports accessible in both field and office settings.

Dirt Simple Workflow

Overview
Takeoff
Modeling
Production
Reporting

Overview

Our comprehensive suite of tools enhance efficiency and accuracy across various stages of sitework jobs, including Takeoff, Modeling, Production, and Reporting. Our solutions help ensure that sitework projects are planned accurately, executed efficiently, and completed on time and budget, ultimately leading to successful project outcomes.

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Takeoff

AGTEK systems offer a range of features that facilitate data import and analysis. You can import data from PDFs, CAD files, and drone imagery and perform detailed analysis. The system also helps you perform precise calculations of earthwork volumes, material quantities, and underground utility analysis to plan and bid on projects accurately. 

Takeoff

Modeling

Build detailed 3D models, important for visualizing planned changes, adjusting designs, and simulating construction scenarios. These models integrate with GPS technology on machinery, enabling precise navigation and alignment with the planned site conditions and improving the efficiency and accuracy of construction tasks performed by heavy equipment, reducing errors.

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Production

AGTEK’s advanced tracking capabilities improve production oversight using machine tracking and drone technology, letting you remotely monitor your fleet’s performance. Access critical metrics like hauls completed, volume of material removed, cycle times, and break times per vehicle. This monitoring optimizes resource usage and helps keep the project on track.

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Reporting

AGTEK software generates progress reports, shares data, and enables collaboration among team members and stakeholders. Its mobile apps facilitate real-time data access and updates from the field, while Google Earth integration provides enhanced visual context for viewing projects in a geospatial format. 

Reporting

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