Case Study: KAST Construction streamlines site evaluation and project tracking with DroneDeploy

From Promotional Use to Business Development: How Drone Technology has Evolved Within KAST Construction

KAST Construction, a West Palm Beach-based construction firm, initially used drone technology mainly for promotional website imagery. As the company’s Virtual Design and Construction team explored broader use cases, they faced the challenge of proving the value of drones, justifying the upfront cost, and finding a workflow that fit their construction processes.

Using DroneDeploy’s Flight Services and software integrations, including Procore, KAST developed SOPs, ordered on-demand flights, and used drone data for site planning, logistics, pre-concrete pour verification, surveying, insurance documentation, and as-designed vs. as-built comparisons. With DroneDeploy, the team saved time and cost on site evaluations, improved communication with leadership and owners, and helped support bid success on two new projects totaling over $250 million.

KAST Construction

John McDermott

VDC Manager