DroneDeploy customers can use Procore to seamlessly import their drawings as an overlay or level, generate DroneDeploy exports directly into their Procore account, sync DroneDeploy issues with Procore Observations and Auto-sync progress photos to your Procore photo album.
Procore Integration Details
- Procore App Availability: The Procore app is exclusively available to Enterprise users.
- Explore Enterprise Options: Contact us to learn more about upgrading to an Enterprise plan.
- Helpful Documentation:
- Export Limit: This integration supports exports of up to 500MB.
Connect to Procore:
1. Login into Procore (must be an Admin in Procore), click "Select an App", and choose " App Management”.
2. Search for DroneDeploy and install it on your account
3. Navigate to your DroneDeploy dashboard and click on the Apps icon on the left side of your dashboard. You can then search for the Procore app in the "All Apps" section.
4. You can search for "Procore" in the "All Apps" section. Please be sure to click it and click "Install for Organization" to add it to your account. Don't see the option to Install? Reach out to your CSM or support@dronedeploy.com for assistance.
Adding Procore drawings as DroneDeploy Overlays
1. Navigate to a DroneDeploy map and press "Add" next to "Layers”.
2. Click on the Procore tab in the new overlay modal and sign in with your Procore account. Be sure to have pop-ups enabled for your browser.
3. Select your Procore Company and Project to see your list of drawings.
4. Select a drawing to import or preview a drawing before import.
From here, you can go ahead and add your overlay using our normal workflow. More information can be found in our Overlay CAD Files with DroneDeploy document.
Adding Procore drawings as DroneDeploy Levels
Step 1 - In DroneDeploy navigate to "Interior”.
Step 2 - Select the "level" drop down and choose to "+ New level”.
Step 3 - Give the level a name.
Step 4 - Select the Procore application, choose the Procore organization and project then find the drawing you would like to upload as a level in DroneDeploy and then select "Import”.
Step 4 - You will follow the drawing alignment process to align the Procore drawing to a DroneDeploy level.
Auto-sync DroneDeploy overlay drawing revisions from Procore
Step 1 - configure your admin connection. If you are not an admin, contact your DroneDeploy admin to help set this stage up.
Step 2 - Navigate to your project settings in DroneDeploy.
Step 3 - Select the Procore company and project that you would like to synchronize to and toggle on "Auto-sync drawing revisions".
Step 4 - now the drawings that you import from Procore will always stay up to date with the latest revisions.
Exporting Your DroneDeploy Map To Procore Photos
- Navigate to the export page for a DroneDeploy map.
Step 3 - Choose the AutoExport option and click Create New. Be sure to have pop-ups enabled for your browser.
Step 4 - Choose the Company and Project to send the export to. Select a desired location for the export to be sent.
Step 5 - Press the export button. You will receive an email when the export is complete.
Auto-sync your Aerial progress photos to your Procore photo album
Step 1 - Navigate to your project settings in DroneDeploy by clicking the settings cog in the top right of the screen.
Step 2 - For auto-sync, you will want to make a connection with an admin account that has the necessary permissions to the Procore project you would like to synchronize your progress photos to. Select the Procore integration to set up your admin connection if you have not set it up already.
Step 3 - Select the Procore company and project that you would like to synchronize to and toggle on "Auto-export Progress Report photos".
Step 4 - Test it out by uploading progress photos with "Create a Report" under the upload tab.
Step 5 - You will now see your progress photos in your photo albums under the "DroneDeploy" folder!
Procore Issue Sync
Step 1 - Install the Procore App and Configure your admin connection. If you are not an admin, contact your DroneDeploy admin to help set this stage up.
Step 2 - Navigate to your project settings in DroneDeploy
Step 3 - Select the Procore company and project that you would like to push Observations to.
Note: Connecting to a project can take up to a minute. If after that time you still don’t see the "Connect to Procore Project" button change to "Send to Procore’, please review the FAQ at the bottom of this doc for troubleshooting tips, or contact support@dronedeploy.com.
Step 4 - Now, issues created in DroneDeploy can be pushed to Procore Observations via the "Send to Procore" button, along with a deep link back to the relevant DroneDeploy issue for visual context in the description. DroneDeploy allows you to select from the Observation types available in the selected Procore project. Once linked, DroneDeploy issues can be viewed and edited in Procore via the "View in Procore" button.
Configure your admin connection
In order to leverage auto-sync, you will need a Procore admin account to facilitate the synchronization between the two systems.
If you are not the admin of your DroneDeploy organization, please ask an admin to complete this task.
- Navigate to your organization settings.
- Navigate to your apps inside of settings
Step 3 - Sign into your Procore admin account and you're all set!
Procore iFrame Setup
We’ve updated our Procore Embedded App such that your entire project team in Procore can view your DroneDeploy project data with no login required, by entering a public share link in the app configuration.
Additionally, enterprise customers on Projects pricing may choose to embed either a single date, or full-project (Site-Based Users Only) DroneDeploy public share link depending on your needs.
Please follow the steps below in order to update your DroneDeploy Embedded App and configurations in your Procore projects, and share DroneDeploy site reality with your entire project team - no log-in required!
iFrame a Specific Project
Steps to Update your DroneDeploy Embedded App in Procore:
1. Navigate to App Management from within your Procore project.
2. If you're updating a previous iFrame, select the DroneDeploy App, select "Uninstall’, confirm, then select "Reinstall’.
3. Select Create a New Configuration, and paste the public share link from your desired DroneDeploy project into the "DroneDeploy Public Share Link" field
Note: Enterprise customers on Site-Based pricing may choose to embed either a single date, or full-project view-only link of DroneDeploy depending on your needs.
Troubleshooting Potential Connection Issues
1. Ensure DroneDeploy is updated in your Procore Environment.
2. Check the permissions of logged-in administrator.
3. Ensure you're using the correct Public Share Link (otherwise known as View-Only).
4. Re-try the connection.
Procore Integration – FAQ
1. How does the DroneDeploy integration with Procore enhance workflows?
The DroneDeploy integration with Procore is designed to streamline project management by offering:
- Drawing Management: Seamlessly import drawings from Procore and keep them updated automatically. These drawings can serve as overlays for your Interior projects.
- Auto-Export of Media: Easily export photos, panos, and (soon) walk frames directly to Procore, either to the "Photos" section or to the "Documents" folder within the linked project.
- Enhanced Traceability: Issues created in DroneDeploy now include clear attribution, ensuring you can identify the user who initiated them directly from the observation description.
2. Where are the files stored after the auto-export?
- Procore Photos: Media is organized in an album titled "DroneDeploy."
- Procore Documents: Files are placed in a "DroneDeploy" folder within the linked Procore project. For walks, each walk will be placed in a subfolder inside the "DroneDeploy" folder.
3. Can I control where the DroneDeploy album is placed in Procore Documents?
The "DroneDeploy" folder is created within the linked Procore project, and only users assigned to that project will have access. While the Procore API does not allow for setting "internal only" controls, companies can manually move the folder to restricted locations. However, they must ensure that the DroneDeploy account used for the integration has access to the new location.
4. What file size limitations apply to the integration?
The integration supports exports of up to 500MB for Procore Documents. Larger file sizes may need to be split or exported manually.
5. Are there plans for exporting Walks, and how will they work?
Yes, Walks will soon be included in auto-export functionality. These will be exported exclusively to Procore Documents and stored in subfolders within the "DroneDeploy" folder.
6. What happens if the media exported is missing necessary permissions?
If the linked Procore account lacks access to the designated folder in Procore, new captures will not sync to that folder. Ensure the Procore account has appropriate permissions to prevent sync failures.
7. Is there a help article available to explain the auto-export functionality?
You can find a detailed guide on the auto-export functionality with Procore in this article - Auto Exports for Procore.
If you come across any issues, please reach out to support@dronedeploy.com for further assistance.