W hen drones first became widespread, their intelligence lived far from their wings—tethered to cloud servers or reliant on ground control. But now, a major shift is underway. Edge AI, the ability for drones to process and act on data in real time directly onboard, is turning drones into autonomous decision-makers in the sky. This is more than a performance upgrade—Edge AI fundamentally changes what drones are capable of, and how industries, governments, and humanitarian effo

T he sky is no longer the limit—it’s the vantage point. In the high-stakes world of construction, time is money, and accuracy is everything. Whether you're managing aggregate piles, tracking materials, or estimating earthwork, one thing is clear: guesswork just doesn’t cut it anymore. That’s where drones come in. Equipped with high-resolution cameras, LiDAR sensors, and photogrammetry software, modern drones are turning construction sites into precise, data-rich environments—

M argins are thin. Schedules are tight. Every construction manager knows how quickly a small oversight can snowball into lost time and budget overruns. That’s where drone data steps in: it gives you measurable visibility across your entire site—without the guesswork. Contractors who integrate drones into their workflows aren’t just getting pretty pictures. They’re getting actionable insights that directly impact profitability, safety, and client satisfaction. Here are the top

T he integration of artificial intelligence into drone operations has significantly expanded the capabilities of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). These technologies now enable drones to collect, process, and analyze large volumes of data with increasing autonomy. However, this evolution has introduced new challenges related to data sovereignty and the ethical use of AI. These challenges are becoming particularly relevant in sectors where drones are used for inspections, such as

The Aerial Perspective Series | Vol. 2 F or most of human history, we saw the world only from where we stood. The view from the ground was all we knew — a narrow slice of reality framed by horizon lines and habit. Then came flight. And with it, a revelation: that the world is not a series of separate places, but a living pattern. From above, rivers stop being borders and start being lifelines. Cities reveal their geometry, roads their rhythm, and coastlines their slow, eterna

Aerial Intelligence for Builders T he construction industry is in the middle of a digital transformation. Margins are razor-thin, projects are under increasing scrutiny, and owners expect measurable results. That’s why drones have become one of the fastest-growing tools on jobsites. From earthwork calculations to daily progress tracking, drones provide the kind of data that used to take days—or weeks—to collect. But with so many drone models on the market, how do you choose t

I f you’ve been building long enough, you’ve heard the pitch before: “Drones are faster. Drones are safer. Drones are cheaper.” And if you’re being honest, you’ve probably thought: “Sure. But nothing replaces walking the site.” You’re right. Boots on the ground are how you’ve always understood a jobsite. Your crews don’t just measure—they feel the grade under their feet. They see where the dirt’s loose, where the trench is unstable, where the story poles line up with reality.

Where People and Data Take Flight C onstruction isn’t one-size-fits-all. Every project comes with its own rhythm, challenges, and information needs. At THE FLYING LIZARD, we help contractors, builders, and project managers see their job sites from above — literally — using drones to provide accurate, actionable aerial data. But while aerial intelligence can transform some builds, it isn’t always the right fit. Understanding which project types benefit most from aerial workflo

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