Transform Your Projects with UAScend: Unmatched Cost Savings and Efficiency

Construction and development projects often face challenges in managing costs, maintaining safety, and ensuring timely inspections. These hurdles can slow progress and increase expenses, impacting overall success. A recent collaboration between UAScend Aerial Solutions and OREANA at their North Shore development offers a clear example of how technology and strategic planning can overcome these issues.

This partnership introduced a tailored aerial program that transformed site monitoring, visual data capture, and reporting processes. The results speak for themselves: significant cost reductions, faster inspections, improved safety, and better communication. This post explores how these outcomes were achieved and what they mean for project leaders seeking similar improvements.

Our Drone capturing high-resolution images of North Shore development site after heavy rain, allowing the client rapid contingency and response planning remotely, within hours

How UAScend and OREANA Changed Site Monitoring

OREANA Development needed a solution that would not disrupt ongoing work but still provide reliable and frequent updates on site progress. Traditional methods often involve manual inspections that are time-consuming, costly, and sometimes risky. UAScend stepped in with a program that used drones to capture weekly ultra-high-definition (UHD) photographs.

The drones flew over the site regularly, delivering detailed images within hours. This rapid turnaround allowed the OREANA team to monitor progress closely, identify potential issues early, and maintain compliance with safety and construction standards. The non-intrusive nature of drone flights meant that work on the ground continued without interruption.

Key Benefits Realised by OREANA Development

The partnership produced measurable improvements across multiple areas:

• 78% reduction in monitoring costs

Using drones cut down the need for manual site visits and expensive equipment, saving a large portion of the budget.

• 95% faster inspections and safety reviews

High-resolution images allowed inspectors to review site conditions quickly without physically being on-site, speeding up decision-making.

• 89% reduction in site safety risks

Remote inspections minimized the exposure of personnel to hazardous environments, significantly lowering the chance of accidents.

• 60% faster reporting production

The quick delivery of visual data enabled the team to compile reports more efficiently, keeping stakeholders informed in near real-time.

• Over 65% improvement in team communication

Clear, up-to-date images helped all team members stay aligned on project status and next steps.

• Zero disruption to site activities

The drone program operated without interfering with construction schedules or worker productivity.

These results highlight how integrating aerial technology can reshape project management, making it more cost-effective, safer, and faster.

Practical Examples from the North Shore Development

At the North Shore site, weekly drone flights captured detailed images of earthworks, foundation progress, and structural assembly. For example, when a potential safety hazard was spotted in one area, the team quickly reviewed the images and implemented corrective measures without delay. This proactive approach prevented accidents and kept the project on track.

Marketing teams also benefited by using the high-quality aerial photos to showcase progress to investors and potential buyers. The images provided a clear visual story of the development’s advancement, supporting sales efforts and stakeholder confidence.

What Project Leaders Can Learn from This Partnership

The success of UAScend and OREANA’s collaboration offers several lessons for those managing construction or development projects:

• Adopt technology that fits your site’s needs

Tailored solutions, like UAScend’s weekly drone flights, can provide the right balance of data quality and operational efficiency.

• Focus on safety through remote inspections

Reducing the need for physical site visits lowers risk and protects your workforce.

• Speed up reporting with fast data delivery

Quick access to visual information helps keep all parties informed and decisions timely.

• Enhance communication with clear visuals

Sharing up-to-date images improves understanding and coordination among teams.

• Minimize disruption by integrating non-intrusive methods

Using drones avoids delays and interruptions common with traditional inspection methods.

Endorsement from Oreana Property Group

OREANA’s experience with UAScend speaks volumes about the value of this approach:

"We've worked with UAScend on our development North Shore, and the experience has been outstanding. Their drone services have provided high-quality, timely aerial imagery that’s proven invaluable across marketing, stakeholder reporting, and construction tracking. The team is responsive, professional, and genuinely easy to work with. Highly recommended."

- Mikaela Thompson, Assistant Development Manager

This testimonial reflects the practical benefits and positive working relationship that can develop when technology providers understand client needs.

Moving Forward with Aerial Solutions

If your projects face challenges with cost control, inspection speed, or site safety, exploring aerial solutions like those offered by UAScend could be a game changer. The North Shore case shows that investing in drone technology and tailored programs can deliver strong returns in efficiency and risk reduction.

To learn more about how this partnership achieved these results, you can view the full case study here: Full Case Study.

By embracing new tools and approaches, project leaders can transform their workflows, reduce expenses, and create safer, more productive sites.