CamDrop — Construction Timelapse as a Service
Automated construction timelapse documentation. Mount a camera, get beautiful timelapses delivered daily. No contracts, no proprietary hardware, no enterprise sales calls. Just transparent pricing and automated documentation.
Features
- Automated Capture — Frames pulled every 30 seconds to 5 minutes. Configurable per camera. Zero manual intervention.
- Daily Timelapses — Beautiful MP4 timelapses generated automatically every 24 hours. Download or share instantly.
- Live Preview — Check any camera feed in real-time from your dashboard. Desktop or mobile.
- One-Click Export — Download timelapses as MP4, GIF, or individual frames. Branded with your logo and timestamps.
- Team Access — Invite stakeholders as viewers. Share progress with clients, investors, or inspectors.
- Reliable Storage — Every frame stored securely. 30 to 365 days of retention depending on your plan.
How It Works
- Mount Your Camera — Use any IP camera with RTSP/HLS output. Mount it with a clear view of your jobsite.
- Connect to CamDrop — Add your camera's stream URL in our dashboard. Set your capture interval.
- Get Timelapses — Daily timelapses are generated automatically and delivered to your dashboard.
Pricing
- Starter — $99/mo: 1 camera, daily timelapses, 30-day storage, MP4 downloads, live preview
- Pro — $299/mo: Up to 5 cameras, hourly + daily timelapses, 90-day storage, branded exports, team access
- Enterprise — Custom: Unlimited cameras, 365-day storage, API access, SSO, dedicated account manager
Industries We Serve
- General Contractors — Document progress for client updates, dispute resolution, and marketing.
- Solar & Renewable Energy — IRS compliance documentation with dated photo evidence.
- Infrastructure & DOT — Public accountability and compliance documentation.
- Marina & Waterfront — Track waterfront development from anywhere.
CamDrop vs Competitors
| CamDrop | EarthCam | OxBlue | TrueLook |
|---|
| Monthly cost | $99-299 | $500-823+ | $200-900 | $129-800+ |
| Contracts | None | Custom | 1-3 year | Optional |
| Hardware | BYOC or $169+ | Proprietary | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Setup time | 10 minutes | Weeks | Days | Days |
Hardware Kits
Need a camera? Pre-configured 4K camera kits with cellular or Starlink connectivity start at $169. Solar-powered options available for off-grid sites.
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