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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