## What's new in DroneDeploy: April 2026 quarterly release DroneDeploy's April 2026 release delivers 20x faster pano loads, AI walk paths, multi-model BIM support, 2,000-acre terrain plans and major Aerial Pro upgrades for field teams. [Read more](/content/blog/whats-new-in-dronedeploy-april-2026-quarterly-release/index.html) --- ## How to choose the right field inspection app for your jobsite Field inspection apps replace paper forms and scattered photos with mobile documentation that's timestamped, location-tagged, and searchable. Here's what to look for when evaluating options for your construction team. [Read more](/content/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-field-inspection-app-for-your-jobsite/index.html) --- ## The FAA's Section 2209 NPRM: a long-awaited step toward clearer airspace rules The FAA's proposed Section 2209 rule is here — here's what it means for your drone program. [Read more](/content/blog/the-faas-section-2209-nprm-a-long-awaited-step-toward-clearer-airspace-rules/index.html) --- ## Using point cloud data for BIM on active projects Capturing site conditions with drones and cameras then comparing that data against BIM models lets teams catch installation conflicts before concrete pours or drywall closes. [Read more](/content/blog/using-point-cloud-data-for-bim-on-active-projects/index.html) --- ## Progress monitoring without adding field workload [Read more](/content/blog/progress-monitoring-without-adding-field-workload/index.html) --- ## How virtual inspections transform progress tracking on active jobsites Virtual site inspections let teams assess jobsite conditions remotely using captured imagery instead of physical presence on site. [Read more](/content/blog/how-virtual-inspections-transform-progress-tracking-on-active-jobsites/index.html) --- ## What 360 Reality Capture Shows That Static Photos Miss 360 reality capture records every direction at once during site walks, creating navigable visual documentation teams reference throughout projects. [Read more](/content/blog/what-360-reality-capture-shows-that-static-photos-miss/index.html)