Investigation of objects of forensic construction and technical expertise using drones

Abstract

The article deals with the problems of using special methods of forensic construction-technical expertise. The classification of methods and means on various grounds, in particular, on the nature of the impact on objects and on the principle of operation is proposed, the specifics of their use in full-scale and laboratory studies are analysed. Special attention is paid to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles for inspection of construction objects and land plots functionally related to them. In some cases, objects may be difficult to access or dangerous for the expert. Thanks to drones, experts can quickly get an overview of the condition of the site and then examine the areas of interest in more detail. In addition, the use of quadrocopters contributes to the safety of conducting investigations. In general, the use of quadrocopters in forensic construction and technical expertise is a promising and useful tool. It is shown that timely replenishment of the construction expert's instrumental arsenal with modern techniques and methods of research based on the latest achievements of science and technology is the key to sustainable development of forensic construction and technical expertise as one of the most demanded by Russian legal proceedings areas of expert activity.

Keywords

• forensic construction and technical expertise
• forensic examination methods
• forensic examination tools
• field research
• quadrocopter
• drone
• unmanned aerial vehicle