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5 Practical AI Applications for Drone Inspections
Discover 5 practical ways AI is revolutionizing drone inspections, from hail damage detection to progress tracking. Learn how AI can save time and improve accuracy in building and asset assessments.
Feb 63 min read


How to use Drone 2D Maps and 3D Models in AutoCAD and Revit BIM?
Learn how to turn drone imagery into CAD and BIM outputs for AEC workflows, from capture and processing to AutoCAD and Revit import.
Jan 85 min read


Thermal Drone Mapping in Winter: 5 Top Tips That Teams Need to Know
Improve your thermal drone mapping inspections this winter with tips on timing, radiometric data, tuning, overlap, and accurate heat-loss analysis.
Dec 3, 20253 min read


Optimising Drone 3D Mapping: Which Flight Plans Deliver the Best Results?
Learn how different flight plans impact drone 3D mapping quality. Compare single grid, double grid, facade mapping and combined missions for best results.
Oct 28, 20254 min read


DJI Matrice 4T: 12MP vs 48MP Mode — Insights & How to Set It
Learn when to use 12MP vs 48MP mode on the DJI Matrice 4T wide camera for the best results. Discover how lighting, detail, and mission goals affect image quality — plus step-by-step setup tips and real-world use cases for building inspections and drone surveys.
Oct 23, 20253 min read


How Drones and AI Are Transforming Facade Inspection: A Real-World Case Study from Florida
Discover how drones and AI are transforming facade inspection workflows. Learn how Hammer Missions enables faster, safer, and more accurate building assessments — from data capture to defect reporting.
Oct 20, 20254 min read


How Accurate is Drone Data?
Learn the difference between relative and absolute accuracy in drone inspections, why GSD matters, and how to get reliable data for engineering projects.
Sep 16, 20254 min read


Capturing Buildings with Drones and AI: Strategies, Tips, and Best Practices
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.
Aug 14, 20253 min read


Drone Operations in Cities: Top 10 Best Practices for London and New York
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
Aug 11, 20254 min read


Less is More: Rethinking Data Capture in Drone Facade Inspections
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.
Jul 11, 20254 min read


Hammer Missions: 3D Building Outline Tutorial
In this tutorial, we will look at how you can use the Building Outline feature in Hammer Hub to assist your workflows
Apr 8, 20253 min read


Drone Photogrammetry for Buildings: 20 Tips for Repeatable Results
Capturing buildings using drone photogrammetry requires careful planning and a bit of skill. Here are 20 tips to achieve the best results.
May 22, 20245 min read


How to Carry Out Drone Inspections in 5 Simple Steps
Despite their many benefits, drone inspections can still be challenging. Follow our five simple steps for success.
Feb 8, 20244 min read


DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise vs DJI M300 - Who wins?
In this drone comparison, we'll pit two popular DJI models against each other: the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise and the DJI M300 Drone.
Nov 29, 20234 min read


How to grow your drone mapping & inspection business?
You’ve done your training, and you've got all the kit, how do you get customers for your drone inspection business?
Nov 7, 20238 min read


How to Update DJI M300 Firmware?
How to update the firmware on the DJI M300 drone.
Jun 23, 20233 min read


How to Calibrate the Vision Sensors on the DJI M300 Drone?
How to calibrate the vision sensors on the DJI M300 drone.
Jun 23, 20233 min read


How to Force Stop the DJI Pilot 2 App on Smart Controllers | Hammer Missions
How to force stop the DJI Pilot 2 App on DJI smart controllers.
Apr 20, 20232 min read


Accuracy of Measurements in Drone 3D Models | Hammer Missions
In this article, we understand the accuracy of 3D measurements using drone 3D models when compared to real world measurements.
Dec 21, 20222 min read


GCPs vs RTK vs PPK - What is best?
GCPs, RTK or PPK - which method is the best for accurate drone mapping and 3D models? We explore the pros and cons in this post.
Nov 4, 20223 min read


Enterprise Drone Programs: How to Measure ROI?
Measuring the ROI of an enterprise drone program can be challenging for a business. Here are some tips.
Oct 27, 20226 min read


Drone Facade Mapping & Inspection - A step-by-step guide.
A guide to drone facade mapping and inspection using DJI drones and Hammer Missions.
Sep 6, 20226 min read


3-Steps to Activate Your Enterprise Teams Account
In this guide, we look at how to activate your enterprise teams account, when invited by an enterprise admin.
Aug 22, 20221 min read


Tips on Scaling Your UAV Program
Companies of all sizes are considering scaling UAV programs, but putting the right foundations in place to ensure such programs don't fail
Apr 7, 20224 min read
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