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Construction Time-Lapse for Commercial Projects
Recurring aerial site visits at your project site, captured on a defined cadence, compiled into a final 2-5 minute video at substantial completion. FAA Part 107 certified, weekly photo updates, private stakeholder portal. From $1,200/month retention.
How It Works
Project Assessment
We review your project scope, schedule, and stakeholder needs. Confirm fit, recommend a cadence, and provide a quote. Most assessments turn around within 48 hours.
First Site Visit
We schedule the first site visit on a date that works for your site team. We coordinate access, airspace authorization, and any on-site safety requirements.
Recurring Cadence
Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. Adjustable mid-project if your scope changes. We recommend a cadence that captures meaningful change without bloating the archive.
Final Compilation
At substantial completion, we compile the full archive into a 2-5 minute video, deliver the photo set and the access log, and hand off everything. You own the footage.
What Is Construction Time-Lapse?
Construction time-lapse captures your project from above on a recurring schedule. We visit your site weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, deliver a dated and geo-tagged photo set after each visit, and compile the full archive into a 2-5 minute highlight video at substantial completion. The video, the photo archive, and the access log become part of the project's permanent record.
Most Florida aerial companies offer photography on a per-visit basis. Construction time-lapse is different. It is a months-long commitment to one project, with a defined cadence, recurring deliverables, and a final video at the end.
Jobsite Security and Accountability
Dated, geo-tagged aerial captures of what is happening on site. Defensible in disputes, lender draws, and insurance claims.
Stakeholder Communication
A private share link keeps owners, GCs, lenders, and investors informed with visual updates at every project milestone.
Marketing Asset After the Project
A board-ready highlight video you can drop into owner presentations, developer marketing, and community relations.
What Is Included
Commercial-Grade Aerial Capture
Commercial-grade aircraft. FAA Part 107 certified pilots. 4K photo and video, mechanical shutter, RTK accuracy where available.
Weekly Photo Updates
A weekly photo set delivered to your inbox. Dated, geo-tagged, and ready to share with stakeholders or attach to project records.
Private Stakeholder Portal
A private share link for the full project. Owners, GCs, lenders, and subs can view the latest capture plus the full visit history. Read-only access.
Final Compilation Video
A 2-5 minute highlight video at substantial completion. Compiled from the full flight archive, branded with your project name and logo. YouTube-ready, 4K, MP4.
Capture Cadence Options
| Cadence | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | Active commercial projects (6-24 months) | Most common cadence. Best balance of progress visibility and per-month cost. |
| Bi-Weekly | Long-tail or low-intensity projects (12+ months) | Lighter cadence, lower per-month cost. |
| Monthly | Multi-year projects or stakeholder-only updates | Lowest cadence. Best for programs with a defined milestone schedule. |
Time-Lapse Pricing Plans
Three engagement tiers, billed monthly on a retention. Cancel anytime after the initial 3-month commitment on most projects. All tiers include a 48-hour photo report turnaround, the private stakeholder portal, the final compilation video, and full insurance and certification.
Solo
A single project, monthly site visits, no add-ons. Best for residential developers, custom-home builders, or smaller commercial builds.
- ✓1 active project
- ✓Weekly or bi-weekly site visits
- ✓Weekly photo updates (48-hour delivery)
- ✓Private stakeholder portal
- ✓Final compilation video at substantial completion
- ✓3-month minimum engagement
Pro
Multi-stakeholder projects, faster cadence, and quarterly stakeholder review calls. Best for commercial GCs, developers, and lender reporting.
- ✓1 active project
- ✓Weekly site visits (default; bi-weekly available)
- ✓Weekly photo updates (48-hour delivery)
- ✓Private stakeholder portal with up to 10 stakeholders
- ✓Final compilation video (2-5 min) at substantial completion
- ✓Quarterly stakeholder review calls
- ✓Lender draw support package
- ✓3-month minimum engagement
Multi-Site
2 or more active projects under one engagement. Volume discount and consolidated reporting. Best for developers and GCs running parallel projects.
Per site, 2+ sites
- ✓2 to 5 active projects
- ✓Per-site cadence (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly)
- ✓Weekly photo updates per site (48-hour delivery)
- ✓Private stakeholder portal per site
- ✓Per-site final compilation video
- ✓Consolidated monthly program report
- ✓Program-level scheduling and weather coordination
- ✓3-month minimum engagement
Travel fees may apply for projects outside the immediate Orlando or Jacksonville metros. Volume discounts available for 5+ site programs. All tiers are project-quoted after a free 30-minute project assessment.
Florida Weather Handling
Hurricane season runs June through November. Afternoon thunderstorms run year-round. We know the calendar, we know the windows, and we schedule our site visit days around them. We never fly in unsafe conditions. Visits are rescheduled if a storm is approaching or has just passed, and captures resume as soon as conditions allow, typically within 24-72 hours of a major weather event clearing. Florida weather is part of every Florida construction project, and our scheduling is built around it.
Time-Lapse By Project Type
Construction time-lapse delivery is different on commercial jobs than on residential builds. The cadence, the deliverables, and the stakeholders all change. Pick the engagement type that matches your project.
Commercial Construction
Multi-month engagements for GCs, developers, and owners. Lender-ready photo archive, private stakeholder portal, branded final video. Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly cadence.
Residential Construction
Custom home and small build documentation. Branded highlight video for builders, homeowners, and marketing. Shorter cadences, fixed monthly pricing.
Construction Time-Lapse Across Florida
We run construction time-lapse engagements across our two service hubs. Each city page covers local permitting, weather patterns, and active developments worth documenting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a typical time-lapse project run?
Most commercial projects run 6 to 24 months. We schedule recurring site flights at a defined cadence (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly) and produce a final compilation video at substantial completion. Some residential custom-home projects run as short as 30 days; some infrastructure projects run multi-year.
What is included in a time-lapse engagement?
Scheduled site flights at your chosen cadence, a weekly photo set delivered to your inbox, a private stakeholder share link, a written narrative of what changed since the last flight, and a final compilation video at substantial completion. We use FAA Part 107 certified pilots and commercial-grade aircraft.
Can the time-lapse be shared with lenders, owners, and GCs?
Yes. Every engagement includes a private share link for stakeholders. You can give the link to your lender, your owner, your GCs, and your subs. The portal shows the latest capture plus the full flight history.
What happens during a Florida hurricane or major storm?
We track the calendar and avoid flying in unsafe conditions. We reschedule flights around named storms, tropical systems, and afternoon thunderstorms. Captures resume as soon as conditions allow, typically within 24-72 hours of a major weather event clearing.
Do I own the final time-lapse video?
Yes. The final compilation video is yours to use for marketing, owner presentations, developer marketing, and community relations. We deliver in YouTube-ready format (4K, MP4).
What is the final compilation video like?
A 2-5 minute highlight video with music, branded with your project name and logo, delivered in 4K. Cinematic camera moves, milestone highlights, before/after transitions. Compiled from the full flight archive at your project site.
Can the time-lapse include interior or ground-level captures?
Yes. We can add scheduled ground-level photography or interior milestone captures to the time-lapse engagement. Useful for tenant improvements, interior buildouts, and milestone events. Quoted per add-on.
How does pricing work?
Pricing is based on project duration, capture cadence, and any add-ons. A standard commercial engagement runs $1,200-$2,400 per month retention with weekly or bi-weekly flights, all included deliverables, and the final compilation video. We provide a project-based quote after the initial project assessment. Volume discounts available for multi-year programs.
How is time-lapse different from progress monitoring?
Time-lapse and progress monitoring use the same site flights at the same cadence. The difference is the deliverable: time-lapse engagements produce a final compilation video at substantial completion; progress monitoring produces structured per-visit reports. We typically recommend time-lapse for projects where the marketing video is a priority, and progress monitoring where the operational record is the priority.
Are you FAA-certified and insured?
Yes. FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot, OSHA-10, $1M aviation liability, 500+ flight hours. We carry the same certifications and insurance that commercial clients expect.
How much does construction time-lapse cost in Florida?
A standard construction time-lapse engagement in Florida runs $1,200-$2,400 per month retention depending on site size, flight cadence, and engagement duration. A 12-month commercial project at weekly flights typically runs $14,400-$28,800 total. The final compilation video is included. We provide a custom quote after the initial project assessment.
How long does a construction time-lapse engagement last?
Most commercial construction time-lapse engagements run 6 to 24 months. We schedule recurring flights during site work or early vertical construction and continue through substantial completion. We fly on a defined cadence (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly) and compile the full archive into a final video.
Who owns the construction time-lapse video at the end of the project?
You do. The final compilation video, the full photo archive, and the access log are all delivered to you at substantial completion in MP4, JPEG, and CSV formats. You own the footage outright. There is no hardware to leave behind on the site.
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