Comparing Drone Progress Tracking with Manual Site Photo Reporting
https://aerialfieldnotes.halcyonledger.com/posts/comparing-drone-progress-tracking-with-manual-site-photo-reporting
Drones capture weekly site photos from fixed angles, automatically stitching them into a timeline that highlights changes. Manual reporting relies on field staff taking photos with phones or cameras, then someone matching them to previous angles. Drone tracking reveals subtle progress like concrete curing or steel placement, while manual methods depend on consistent positioning and lighting.