Riverside Homes Construction Site - Progress Report - May 24, 2025 

Mission Summary 

• Drone Pilot: Edward

• FAA Part 107: Current

• Drone: DJI Mavic 2 Zoom

• Capture Date: May 24, 2025 

• Location: Fort Morgan, CO

• Area Covered: 0.020930 km² (5.17 acres)

Flight Time:

•    Start Time: 12:36:33

• End Time: 13:08:44

• Total Time: 32 minutes 11 seconds

• Images Captured: 284 (Geospatial Analyst)

Drone Altitude and Flight Path

• Maximum Altitude: 180 ft

• Average Altitude: 180 ft

• Total Distance Flown: 1,378 ft

Orthophoto and DSM Insights

Orthophoto: 

DJI Mavic 2 Zoom. The orthophoto from May 24, 2025, shows continued progress on the site, with visible changes in ground disturbance and potentially new foundation work or framing compared to previous captures. The site layout as per the Riverside-Site-Plan.jpg appears to be taking shape on the ground.

DSM (Digital Surface Model):

•  Key observations from this week highlight elevation variations on the site. The DSM indicates a low elevation of 1,311.87m (4304 feet 0.4 inches) and a high elevation of 1,338.45m (4391 feet 2.9 inches). This data is crucial for site grading and progress tracking, showing the current topographical changes and supporting the ongoing construction efforts. The overall elevation difference is 26.58m (87 feet 2.5 inches).

Construction Update:

• Structural Progress: Based on the uploaded orthophoto, there appears to be ongoing ground preparation and foundational work. Given the nature of a housing development, we can infer the initial phases of infrastructure and possibly some early-stage building footprints.

• Site Layout: The site layout, referencing the Riverside-Site-Plan.jpg, indicates the establishment of road networks and demarcated areas for individual housing units. The recent orthophoto should be compared against this plan to confirm adherence to the intended design and progress in parcel development.

Accuracy Metrics (ODM Quality Report):

Accuracy Metrics: (Geospatial Analyst)

• GSD: 1.9 cm

• Horizontal Accuracy (CE90): 0.823 meters

• Vertical Accuracy (LE90): 3.937 meters

• GPS errors: 1.66 meters

• Processing Time: 1 hour 31 minutes 44 seconds

These metrics confirm the high precision and reliability of our drone data, which is essential for effective construction monitoring and decision-making.

Deliverables:

• Images Captured: 284 high-resolution images (available in JPG and DNG formats), including 8 cardinal-direction views for comprehensive site coverage.

• Orthophoto & DSM: High-resolution outputs that support marketing, project management, and site planning, accessible via the dedicated client portal on www.303-drones.net.

• Videos: Dynamic 400’ Orbit and Hyperlapse footage capturing the site's progress, providing a visual narrative of the construction evolution.

Next Steps:

• •Continue regular drone flights to monitor construction progress and capture updated aerial data.

• Analyze subsequent DSMs to track earthwork volumes and ensure grading accuracy.

• Provide updated orthophotos for site planning and stakeholder communication.

Trends:

Based on the available report dates (November 2024 to May 2025), there's a consistent effort in monitoring the construction site. The "Cargill breaks ground on new housing development in Fort Morgan.odt" document, dated April 2024, indicates that this is a significant housing project. The consistent area covered and images captured suggest a standardized and regular monitoring approach. The "Super-8" and "State-Street" names in the reports might indicate different phases or sections of a larger development, or possibly distinct projects, though they all appear to be in Fort Morgan, CO. There is a general consistency in GSD and reconstructed images, suggesting stable drone operations. 

Additional Information:

Riverside Homes is developed to provide quality housing for Cargill employees, contributing to local workforce stability and community growth.

For comprehensive project details and unit plans, visit the Riverside Homes website at https://riverside.fortmorganhomes.com/.

Highlighting Stakeholder Pain Points Addressed:

A significant pain point highlighted in the "Cargill breaks ground on new housing development in Fort Morgan.odt" document is the housing shortage for employees. This report directly addresses this by providing crucial visual and spatial data for the progress of the housing development. The regular updates facilitate:

• Progress Tracking: Stakeholders can visually confirm construction progress, ensuring the project stays on schedule.

• Site Management: Accurate elevation data from the DSM helps in efficient site grading and managing earthworks, critical for a housing development.

• Communication & Marketing: High-resolution orthophotos and videos provide excellent visual aids for reporting to investors, internal teams, and potential residents.

CTA:

For any additional information or to request further services, please contact Drone Pilot Edward