Capturing buildings with drones isn’t just about flying — it’s about delivering structured, high-quality data ready for CAD, BIM, and AI workflows. By dividing your captures strategically, collecting both modelling and inspection datasets, using AI effectively, and standardising operations, you can make your building inspections faster, more accurate, and more valuable over time.

Explore the top 10 best practices for drone operations in built-up areas like London and New York. Learn essential tips on airspace regulations, flight planning, wind management, GPS challenges, and risk mitigation to ensure safe and successful urban drone missions

As drones have evolved, so has the scale of data they capture — but more data doesn’t always mean better outcomes. In this article, we explore the rising challenge of over-capture in drone facade inspections and how the industry can shift toward a more efficient, insight-driven approach. From smarter planning to leaner workflows, it’s time to prioritise quality over quantity.

In this article we'll help you understand vertical overlap and why it's essential for accurate drone mapping and inspections. We will break down what vertical overlap is, why it matters for building facades and complex 3D models, and how you can optimise your drone missions for the best results. Whether you're flying manually or using automated tools like Hammer Missions, mastering overlap will transform your inspection accuracy.

In this article, we talk about the real cost of facade inspections using traditional methods and what you can do about it.

We explore the use of drones and AI in forensic investigations and building assessments performed by structural engineers.

In this article, we look at why enterprise drone programs need to consider AI to get the most out of their drone data

Best flight plans to capture high quality 3D models using drones for different kinds of sites and structures.

Thermal inspections are now a common part of the building inspector's toolkit. Here we look at the market leading thermal kit for drones.

Thermal data is a great way to see what the eye can't. Let’s look at how you can take temperature measurements on your next drone inspection

What is facade ordinance? Here we look at what it covers and how you can make facade ordinance inspections safer, faster and cheaper.

If you missed our webinar, find out the best strategies for capturing buildings with drones and using AI for automated defect detection.

We're please to announce Hammer Missions now supports the DJI Mini 3 Pro! Why not take a test flight free for 14 days?

We are thrilled to introduce Spector AI, a cutting-edge AI feature designed to automatically identify defects on building envelopes.

Facade inspections are becoming common for buildings over a certain height but who’s responsible for the reporting? Let's take a look...

Adding thermal imaging to your workflow offers significant advantages to those in construction, architecture and engineering. Here’s why…

Drone inspections aren’t without their challenges especially when the building is hundreds of feet high. Here's a workflow for success.

Digital twins don't just exist in the metaverse. Here are 3 real-world BIM projects which made the concept reality.

In this article we look at how drones are revolutionizing the building inspection process and the main structural issues they can detect.

New rules are finally allowing drone building inspections in major cities. Here's a quick guide and workflow for urban drone surveys.

Drones are a game-changer for facade inspections. Here we look at how New York City have ripped up the building inspection rule book.

This week we’re delving into a fundamental concept in drone operations - GSD, or Ground Sampling Distance.

In the calm after a stormy start to the year, we look at how drone roof inspections can make damage and insurance surveys faster and safer.

Do you want your data to be visually compelling or accurate or both? Here we compare NeRF, Gaussian Splatting & Drone Photogrammetry.