In most organizations, drone imagery is still converted into 2D CAD models and 3D CAD models through fragmented, manual workflows. Images or point clouds are typically exported to third-party service providers, where geometry is reconstructed manually before CAD drawings are delivered back to engineering teams.

This approach introduces long turnaround times, inconsistent outputs across sites, and frequent misalignment between CAD drawings and the actual as-built condition — particularly when upgrades or changes occur after inspection.