The History of 4Blades
Founded in 2018, Calvin started 4Blades Digital recognizing there was (and is) a significant need in the Construction Industry to better document jobsites. As a Project Manager in the industry, Calvin was constantly hounding his teams to take more pictures of the jobsite and provide better documentation for the inevitable “what ifs” that come up in construction. What started as a need to
better document jobsites quickly turned into a way to provide content for the marketing teams simultaneously. Therein lies what 4Blades Digital is all about – vertically integrating media and documentation into the Construction Industry and providing useful and fun content for the onsite teams, the marketing teams, and to showcase the Construction Industry in the best light possible.
Big Name Brands
We Work With
At 4Blades Digital, we are leaders in Construction Drone Services, partnering with many industry giants and leaders within the Commercial Construction, Commercial Real Estate, Development, Industrial, and Residential Construction fields. We regularly work with industry leaders like Brinkman Construction, CBRE, Hines, Saunders, D.R. Horton, The OPUS Group, W.W. Clyde, and more. We are driven to deliver exceptional aerial insights, pushing the boundaries of innovation in the Construction Industry. Our commitment to transforming construction workflows is fueled by the trust of our renowned partners. With our team’s collective experience of over 20 years in the construction industry, we bring a unique blend of expertise and creativity to every project.
- Brinkman Construction
- Diamond Companies
- The Opus Group
- Hines
- D.R. Horton
- Cushman & Wakefield
Popular Services
We understand that reliability and trust are the foundation to a long lasting partnership between us and our clients. With 20+ years of general contracting experience, we know what to bring to an active construction site, what PPE to wear, how to interact in an active construction zone, and when discretion is needed.
Construction Photo Documentation
Elevate your construction projects with drone photography services. Capture high-resolution aerial images and video to document progress, aid in inspections, showcase unique architectural design, and showcase your jobsite.
Pre-Construction Photography
Utilize the power of high-resolution aerial photography and videography, 360 photography, and more, to document your project prior to groundbreaking. Make sure every crack in every sidewalk is covered and properly documented to avoid costly repairs that are out of scope at the end of your project.
Final Project
Photography
Showcase your project in the best light possible with handheld and aerial professional final photography at project completion. We work with you through FF&E and tight TCO/CO turnovers to get in and out when you need us as quickly as possible.
Drone Surveying & Mapping
Capture your site using orthographic mapping to get real-time data on the topography and cut/fill data of your jobsite or development down to 1/4 of an inch in accuracy. Capture PT Tendons prior to slab placement and get accurate data on underground layout in hours, not days.
360 Photo Capturing
Never worry about missing a single in-wall MEPF penetration or piece of backing prior to drywall, never worry about missing any stockpiles, trenches, or material deliveries with 360 photo capturing. 360 photography ensures that nothing is out of frame and nothing is missed.
Construction Branding & Marketing
Develop your brand and culture by showcasing what you do. Whether you’re looking to advertise on social media with commercial-quality video, or looking to update your team’s headshots, or to capture a company event; we are here to help.




























































What Our Customers Have to Say
Dan TokarskiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've been working with 4 Blades for almost a year to provide site photos and month progress videos. The quality of their work is top notch and timely. 4 Blades services go way beyond providing pretty pictures. The value that 4 Blades provides by overlaying my drawings with the aerial photos of my project is hard to over estimate. This allows me to document the layout of my PT slabs and verify that slab penetrations are located correctly in the slabs and will come up in the walls. Avoiding one big mistake on a project more than justifies the small premium for their services. Christian OjalaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Calvin at 4 blades digital is fantastic! He delivers photos and videos in a extremely fast manner and let me just say, the quality of the media he delivers is unbeatable! I would totally recommend 4 blades digital for any media needs! JeffTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Calvin is the easiest guy to work with. His work is by far the best and we have yet to find another company that can deliver such quality footage in such a timely matter. 110% recommend and pricing is unbeatable! Parker StokkeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We used them for a quick scan of a parcel. They were easy to work with and very open to feedback. Levi DeckertTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 4Blades Digital brings a completely different realization to the industry and allows for those people who don't understand the workmanship very well to see it in real time. The results from each site visit are in your email inbox every day before the end of the day and that delivery is hard to find now a days. We have nothing but good things to say about 4Blades and their team. Haleigh WattsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We hired 4Blades for some interior and exterior photography & videography for our bar and music venue in RiNo and Calvin made the whole process extremely easy from the start. He is very communicative and ensures your finished product is exactly what you want before sending you over your final package. We will absolutely be hiring Calvin and 4Blades for future projects and would recommend them to anyone else looking for superb quality service and product. Tabatha WaldronTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our team of commercial real estate brokers have worked with Calvin Ludwig of 4 Blades Digital for over a year. He and his team have consistently provided high quality images and video for us as well as our clients to use on websites, brochures and poster boards. They’ve been very accommodating of every single one of our requests whether they’re for locations west of Colorado Springs or for last minute shots on a summer’s evening, on a weekend or even over a holiday weekend. 4 Blades’ pricing is also very competitive, which also weighs heavily in our decision to work with a vendor. We highly recommend their services. – Tabatha W., Broker Specialist, Cushman & Wakefield Richard VarneyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 4Blades always does a great job with our project drone photos & videos. Calvin is very responsive and provides great customer support. We look forward to utilizing 4Blades on our future projects. Ruthie OlsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Calvin is professional, timely and consistent. I work with different vendors nationally and he is consistently the best vendor in terms of production, due dates and deliverables. Kate Rizzuto BakerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Calvin has been a great partner to work with. He is responsive and innovative in his approach.