Who’s really using drone data for surveying—and what’s next?
The Global Aerial Insights Report 2025
The Global Aerial Insights Report 2025 gives you a clear look at how 250+ professionals across construction, mining, urban planning and land management are using aerial data today, and where the biggest changes are happening next.
In the report:
- 47% of construction pros now rely on drone data collected monthly or more frequently
- Mining teams are cutting costs and tracking sites closely with monthly aerial surveys
- LIDAR adoption is growing as professionals reconcile its cost efficacy
- Urban planners trust drone data for zoning, flood risk and parcel mapping
- Adoption transcends company size—with nearly 50% of adopters from companies under 50 people
From construction to mining, to land and city planning, drone data is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s core to how teams work today. This report shows how professionals in the field are using aerial insights to cut rework, track progress, map terrain and make faster decisions with reliable data from above.
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