Case Study: McCarthy scales a nationwide drone program with DroneDeploy

Proving the ROI of Drone Programs in Construction

McCarthy, one of the largest U.S. builders, needed a safe, standardized way to scale drone use across a growing number of complex construction projects. Using DroneDeploy, McCarthy set out to move from ad hoc drone use to a company-wide program that could support field teams, BIM, survey, risk management, and solar operations across all 16 regional offices.

DroneDeploy helped McCarthy implement a “Drone Champion Program” with standardized training, safety protocols, and workflows, enabling the company to grow from one drone to a 20+ pilot nationwide program in under a year. With DroneDeploy’s automated flights, mapping, measurements, 3D models, and integrations with tools like Autodesk, Box, and Bluebeam, McCarthy improved communication, collaboration, and site analysis while reducing risk and speeding workflows on projects such as a $65M hospital build.

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Ryan Moret

Field Solutions Manager