What is a 360 panorama?

The 360 panorama is a technique used by many media outlets, agencies and photographers. Its aim is to show an entire, navigable setting: a photo that users can turn around in. The work can be artistic or technical. In truth, though, you can use the technique anywhere a large space needs to be shown.

It is a still image, but the way it is captured lets the user turn around to see a 360 panoramic view of the surroundings. It is a richer experience than the professional photography service we are used to, although it does not quite match the feel of drone filming.

360 panoramas for construction progress monitoring

As a company specialising in construction progress monitoring, Droneit offers services tailored to every client's needs. Whether you need to market a new property, carry out geometric control of a site or produce a time-lapse of a construction project, please get in touch.

Advantages of 360 panoramas in construction

Using 360 panoramas for construction progress monitoring offers a number of significant advantages:

1. A complete view of the construction site: a 360 panorama captures images in every direction, giving a complete, detailed view of the site from every angle. This gives project management teams a full understanding of progress and site conditions.
2. Remote monitoring: being able to capture 360 panoramic images makes it easy to monitor the site remotely. This is especially useful for management teams who may not be physically on site, allowing them to oversee progress and make informed decisions from anywhere.
3. Accurate visual records: 360 panoramic images provide an accurate visual record of the progress of the works. This is invaluable for tracking key milestones, spotting potential problems or delays, and documenting completed work for record-keeping and audit purposes.
4. More thorough analysis: by capturing high-resolution images from every angle, a 360 panorama allows a more thorough analysis of the site. This can help identify problem areas, assess compliance with safety and quality standards, and plan the next stages of the project better.
5. Effective communication: 360 panoramic images are a powerful tool for effective communication between everyone involved in the construction project. They let teams share detailed information on progress, resolve discrepancies and coordinate actions more efficiently.
6. A historical record: a 360 panorama provides a complete historical record of the site at every stage of the project. This can be useful for future reference, insurance claims, staff training and lessons-learned reviews for later projects.

In short, the 360 panorama is a powerful tool for construction progress monitoring. It gives a complete, detailed view of the site, makes remote monitoring easier, documents progress, enables thorough analysis, improves communication and provides a complete historical record of the project.