An Overview of Drone Applications in the Construction Industry

The integration of drones in the construction industry has ushered in a new era of efficiency, accuracy, and safety throughout the various phases of construction projects. This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the applications of drones in the construction industry, focusing on their utili...

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Published in:Drones (Basel) 2023-08, Vol.7 (8), p.515
Main Authors: Choi, Hee-Wook, Kim, Hyung-Jin, Kim, Sung-Keun
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
aerial inspections
Architecture
Cameras
Civil engineering
Construction industry
Design optimization
Disadvantages
Drone aircraft
drone application
Drones
Global positioning systems
GPS
Infrastructure
Inspections
Phases
Sensors
smart construction
structure maintenance
Technology application
unmanned aerial vehicle
Unmanned aerial vehicles
Volumetric analysis
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Summary:The integration of drones in the construction industry has ushered in a new era of efficiency, accuracy, and safety throughout the various phases of construction projects. This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the applications of drones in the construction industry, focusing on their utilization in the design, construction, and maintenance phases. The differences between the three different types of drones are discussed at the beginning of the paper where the overview of the drone applications in construction industry is then described. Overall, the integration of drones in the construction industry has yielded transformative advancements across all phases of construction projects. As technology continues to advance, drones are expected to play an increasingly critical role in shaping the future of the construction industry.
ISSN:2504-446X
2504-446X
DOI:10.3390/drones7080515