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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 33 min read
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Drone Roof Inspection Software: A Deep Dive Into Automated Defect Detection with AI
Explore how Hammer Missions uses drones and AI to automate roof inspections. Detect, quantify, and report water stains, rust, and other deficiencies efficiently for faster, data-driven building maintenance.
Dec 24 min read
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LIDAR vs Photogrammetry: What’s the Difference?
Learn the key differences with LIDAR vs photogrammetry for drone mapping and inspections. Discover how each technology works, their real-world applications, and when to use one over the other for the best results.
Nov 104 min read
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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 284 min read
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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 233 min read
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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 204 min read
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What's New in Hammer Missions —September 2025 Product Update
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.
Sep 303 min read
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Property Management Inspections: How Drones are Cutting Costs and Risks
Property managers face the challenge of balancing safety, cost, and compliance when it comes to building inspections. Drone-based inspections offer a safer, faster, and more cost-effective alternative to traditional methods like scaffolding and rope access. With AI-powered analysis and detailed aerial imagery, drones are transforming how managers assess building facades, roofs, and overall structural health.
Sep 243 min read
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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 164 min read
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What is the Golden Thread and why does it matter in AEC?
An explanation of the golden thread of information and its importance in AEC, using digital twins & drones.
Dec 9, 20225 min read
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Why Drones Are a Game Changer for Facade Inspections
Drones are revolutionizing facade inspections in AEC. Here we look at the biggest benefits.
Nov 6, 20225 min read
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