Drones (Aug 2023)

An Overview of Drone Applications in the Construction Industry

  • Hee-Wook Choi,
  • Hyung-Jin Kim,
  • Sung-Keun Kim,
  • Wongi S. Na

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/drones7080515
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 7, no. 8
p. 515

Abstract

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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.

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