Weekly progress photography, cut/fill reports, grade verification, and as-built surveys for Marietta contractors and developers. FAA Part 107 certified — based 30 minutes away in Cartersville.
Why Marietta Contractors Choose Us
Marietta is one of the most active construction markets in the Atlanta Metro — from the redevelopment corridors along Roswell Road and Franklin Road to the mixed-use projects reshaping downtown Marietta Square. Cobb County's permitting volume reflects a market that demands accurate, timely project documentation.
Brown's Aerial Photography delivers the aerial documentation programs that Marietta contractors, developers, and civil engineers depend on — weekly progress photography, cut/fill reports, grade verification, and as-built surveys formatted for your workflow and your lender's draw requirements.
We're based in Cartersville — about 30 minutes north on I-75 — which means fast mobilization and reliable coverage throughout your project lifecycle.
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3 Deliverables — Same Construction Site
3D map · 2D orthomosaic · Elevation map

Progress Documentation — Week Over Week
Georeferenced · Date-stamped · Dispute-ready
The Business Case
Construction disputes in Cobb County's active market — over schedule delays, changed conditions, or subcontractor scope — can cost more to litigate than the original contract value. Weekly aerial documentation creates a contemporaneous record that is difficult to argue with.
Lenders and owners requiring draw inspection support are finding that drone-derived progress documentation provides independent verification faster and at lower cost than traditional inspection methods.
For Marietta projects with active earthwork, drone-derived volumetric data supports pay applications with cut and fill quantities accurate to within 1–3% of traditional survey methods — produced in hours, not days.
What We Deliver
Every deliverable is formatted for your workflow — Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and standard project management platforms.
Date-stamped, georeferenced aerial captures on a schedule tied to your project milestones — formatted for lender draws, owner reporting, and dispute resolution.
Color-coded difference maps quantifying material to cut and fill across the entire site — formatted for Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
Measure dirt, aggregate, and material piles to within 1–3% accuracy for cost estimating and inventory tracking.
Compare as-built grades against design plans before paving or concrete crews mobilize — catch problems early and avoid costly rework.
Establish accurate baseline grades before earthwork begins — the foundation your estimate and schedule depend on.
Confirm finished grades match design tolerances and produce a permanent record for owner closeout and warranty documentation.
Marietta & Surrounding Area
Based in Cartersville, GA — we serve Marietta and all of Cobb County. Call us to confirm coverage for your specific project location.
Common Questions
We're based in Cartersville — about 30 minutes north of Marietta on I-75. We can typically mobilize for Marietta-area projects within 24 hours of booking.
Our drone-derived surface models are accurate to within 1–3% for earthwork volumes — comparable to traditional survey methods at a fraction of the cost and time. Progress photography is georeferenced and date-stamped for legal defensibility.
Yes. We work with your project schedule to establish weekly, bi-weekly, or milestone-based flights aligned with your reporting and draw inspection needs. Most Marietta-area clients run weekly or bi-weekly programs.
We deliver orthomosaics (GeoTIFF), point clouds (LAS/LAZ), surface models (DXF, DWG), and PDF reports. All outputs are formatted for Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and standard project management platforms.
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We respond to most requests within a few hours and can mobilize to Marietta within 24 hours. Submit a request or call us directly.