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.

We’ve rolled out major updates to Hammer Hub and the Hammer App to make your drone inspection workflows faster, smarter, and more precise. From improved AI quantification and stronger reporting in Hammer Hub to smarter facade mapping and multi-angle capture in the Hammer App, these features help you deliver higher-quality results with confidence.

Learn the difference between relative and absolute accuracy in drone inspections, why GSD matters, and how to get reliable data for engineering projects.

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

This month, we’ve focused on improving speed, flexibility, and precision across both the Hub and the App. From smarter AI quantification and Word-based reporting to on-site image tagging and advanced thermal 3D models, these updates are designed to streamline inspections, enhance data control, and deliver deeper insights, all while simplifying your in-field workflow.

Discover how drones and AI are transforming high-rise building inspections—making them faster, safer, and more accurate. This case study from Hammer Missions covers everything from flight planning and 3D modelling to automated defect detection and reporting, helping teams assess building conditions efficiently and with confidence.

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.

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

Capturing buildings using drone photogrammetry requires careful planning and a bit of skill. Here are 20 tips to achieve the best results.

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.

Join us on a tour to discover which countries are way ahead of the curve when it comes to using drones to inspect their structures

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

Introducing Hamlet AI - the latest bolt-on to the Hammer Hub to help streamline your drone photogrammetry projects.

From initial assessments to ongoing maintenance, drones can provide invaluable insights that benefit every phase of the construction process

We look at the different types of drone data export formats and what they mean for drone mapping - .obj, .fbx, .ply, .las, .tiff and more!

In this post, we explain the difference between captured vs aligned drone images in drone photogrammetry.

In this post, we explain the 6 types of drone data - everything from raw data all the way to 3D models and actionable PDF reports.

In the article, we present the Ultimate Drone Mapping Checklist.

The power of 4D Drone Mapping, digital twins and 4D reporting in the construction industry.

In this tutorial, we will be looking at how you implement your drone data projects into a 4D models and timeline.

We look at what are GCPs (ground control points), their importance for accuracy of drone mapping and compare them with RTK/PPK methods.