DroneDeploy Quick Reference Internal Operations · Martin Horn
DroneDeploy Quick Reference
INTERNAL OPERATIONS
CAPTURE METHODS
3D & VIDEO MODES
SAFETY AI FLAGS
■ Drone Flight Aerial maps, 3D models, orthomosaics. Automated flight path.
■ 3D Mode Photogrammetry produces a measurable point cloud & surface model.
■ PPE Detection Hard hats, vests, eye & fall protection.
■ 360 Camera Walk Ground-level video/photo. Feeds Safety AI and Progress Reports. ■ FAA Note Drone requires authorization on some sites. Camera walks need no FAA.
■ Record Video Continuous footage. Safety AI scans frame-by-frame for hazards. ■ Photo Capture Geotagged stills, auto-organized in the project timeline.
■ Housekeeping Debris, blocked walkways, tripping hazards. ■ Equipment Unsafe proximity to active machinery. ■ Auto Report PDF summary after every walk, shareable.
ACCESS & APP
Logging In & Getting Started BROWSER
All team members can see all projects when logged in at dronedeploy.com on a computer.
PHONE APP
On the phone app (DroneDeploy Ground App), you will only see projects you have been individually added to.
FIX
Can't see a project on your phone? Log in on a computer and add yourself to the project, or ask the VDC Coordinator to add you.
DRONE FLIGHT SCHEDULE
Before You Break Ground, and Every Month After PRE-CON
Baseline flight before mobilization. Documents existing site conditions, neighboring properties & any pre-existing damage. Dated proof if a neighbor files a property damage claim.
MONTHLY
Flight every month, ideally the first week. Builds a visual progress timeline. Owners see real progress, not just a schedule update. Admissible if scope disputes arise.
FINAL
Closeout flight at substantial completion. Pairs with the Matterport final scan for a full inside-and-outside record. Protects against post-completion property damage claims.
HOW TO RUN A WALK
Field Workflow 01 PREP
Schedule pre-con drone flight before mobilization. Then open DroneDeploy → select project → confirm camera charged.
02 CAPTURE
Tap camera icon → choose 3D, Video, or Photo. Use Video for safety walks.
03 WALK
Steady pace, 30–40% overlap. Cover all spaces. Don't skip mechanical rooms.
Martin Horn · martinhorn.com · We Build Stuff
Prepared by Habiba Elnagdy, VDC Coordinator