Turner Recognized for Pioneering Use of Autonomous Drone Technology

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Turner Recognized for Pioneering Use of Autonomous Drone Technology

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Recognition highlights Turner's leadership in applying drone technology to enhance construction innovation and project delivery.

Turner Construction Company was honored with a 2025 Aerial Achievement Award from Skydio, receiving the distinction of Best New Program of the Year. The award recognizes Turner's pioneering use of autonomous drone technology to enhance safety, efficiency, and insights across the company's projects nationwide.

Skydio's annual Aerial Achievement Awards celebrate organizations that demonstrate meaningful mission impact through innovative drone applications. Turner was selected from a highly competitive pool of submissions, underscoring the company's leadership in advancing drone-enabled construction practices.

Turner has integrated autonomous aerial reality capture into its virtual design and construction (VDC) and project management workflows. By leveraging routine and on-demand remote data collection, Turner is able to deliver real-time insights directly into project lifecycles, enabling new levels of data analysis, safety monitoring, and operational efficiency.

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About Skydio

Skydio is the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology. Skydio drones are used by public safety agencies, utilities, and defense organizations to conduct safer, faster, and more effective operations in the field.

To learn more about the Aerial Achievement Awards, visit skydio.com/awards

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