Through the use of remote-controlled aircraft, aerial image capture technology in both the visual and infra-red spectrums, in conjunction with cutting-edge image stitching and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, we can collect field data with a high degree of accuracy and import it into our BIM software. This integrated approach creates a process shortcut where none previously existed, dramatically increasing the efficiency of the modeling process and lowering its overall cost. The result is a precisely-constructed model of the existing structure that can be used as the basis for planned renovations, or as a baseline for a larger design project, or simply to create a record of existing conditions.