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OUR MISSION
At The Elevated View, our mission is to provide innovative solutions and insights to AECO professionals by delivering fast, safe, and accurate data which eliminates guesswork, reduces risk, and streamlines project deliverables.
our experience
The Elevated View was started by an engineer with nearly 30 years of multidiscipline experience that are invaluable to your project. Unmatched precision, technical expertise, and problem-solving skills are brought to every mission. The Elevated View was founded to bridge the gap between drone “pictures” and actionable project data. With a background in engineering and complex investigations, our founder understands how much is at stake when project teams don’t have the full picture. We bring that discipline to every flight.
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Planning & Design
What We Do
- Capture aerial imagery to reveal site constraints and context.
- Provide visuals for design validation, feasibility, and stakeholder review.
- Support zoning, layout, and early-stage risk identification.
- Deliver high-resolution overhead data for architectural and engineering teams.
Deliverables
- High-resolution ortho and oblique images
- 360° aerial panoramas
- Site constraint visuals
- Design brief photo documentation
Benefits
- Reduce early design errors
- Improve communication between project stakeholders
- Identify risks before drawings are finalized
- Support stronger proposals and design presentations
Problems Solved
- "We can’t visualize the site from plans alone."
- "We discovered adjacency issues too late."
- "Stakeholders don’t understand the design without visuals."
Pre-Construction
What We Do
- Provide aerial documentation for bidding, scope validation, and mobilization planning.
- Capture existing site conditions and environmental context.
- Support estimating, subcontractor coordination, and owner alignment.
- Offer visuals for safety planning and logistics layout.
Deliverables
- Access, utilities, and staging area documentation
- Aerial walk-through videos
- Existing condition photo sets
- Date-stamped media folders
Benefits
- Improve estimating accuracy
- Reduce surprises and change orders
- Enable clearer subcontractor coordination
- Strengthen RFP and pre-bid submissions
Problems Solved
- "We didn’t understand the site access limitations."
- "The pre-bid walkthrough wasn’t enough."
- "Trades aren’t clear on site layout and logistics."
Construction
What We Do
- Provide recurring progress flights documenting sequencing, staging, and site activity.
- Capture high-level visuals for OAC meetings and stakeholder updates.
- Support safety teams with overhead risk views.
- Deliver organized photos for pay apps, reports, and change orders.
Deliverables
- Progress photo sets
- 4K progress videos
- Milestone or scheduled flight packages
- Drone-based condition reports
Benefits
- Better communication with owners and lenders
- Faster decision-making
- Stronger documentation for disputes or claims
- Improved monitoring of subcontractor progress
Problems Solved
- "We don’t have consistent progress documentation."
- "Owners want updates faster than we can provide."
- "Field photos are inconsistent and lack context."
Operations & Facilities
What We Do
- Document building exteriors, grounds, and surrounding assets.
- Provide visual baselines for long-term maintenance and capital planning.
- Support insurance documentation with clear condition imagery.
- Capture pre- and post-storm/renovation events.
Deliverables
- Property and facility overview imagery
- Roof and facade documentation
- Close-up visuals of building envelopes
- Organized long-term image libraries
Benefits
- Reduce time spent on site walks
- Improve preventative maintenance planning
- Strengthen insurance records and submissions
- Enhance vendor and contractor communication
Problems Solved
- "We don’t have a visual record of building conditions."
- "Maintenance teams lack accurate exterior data."
- "Insurance wants proof of condition that we don’t have."
how we work
Our Working Proccess
Project Planning & Proposal
Booking & Confirm
Mission planning & Execution
Deliverable Review
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The Elevated View
- Southfield, Michigan
- 1-888-971-1906
- admin@theelevatedview.com
- Everyday 09:00 - 5:00