The incorporation of unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, into the building sector is a relatively new development that merits discussion and attention. There are many chores at a site that can be completed more quickly, accurately, and affordably with the assistance of a drone rather than using conventional techniques. How exactly may drones be put to use in the construction business, and what does the near-term and long-term outlook look like for this application of unmanned aerial vehicles?
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| Akhilesh Srivastava |
The days are long gone when
acquiring data on a site required going there on foot or using manned aerial
vehicles as the customary technique. This is something that each of us has done
numerous times throughout our lives. Unfortunately, these approaches were not
only time-consuming but also quite expensive. The number of construction
projects that make use of drones is growing on an annual basis, and this trend
is expected to continue.
From the initial site survey and
measurement to the construction mapping and 3D modelling, from progress
monitoring to the security and upkeep of building sites, the entire
construction process is covered, from the initial site survey and measurement.
Drones provide a wide range of useful functionality in addition to easy
accessibility. In the past, inspecting something like a roof was not only
challenging but also expensive, risky, and time-consuming. Particularly so in
the event that getting to the roof is a particularly challenging endeavor. You
may now easily fly a drone to the location in question and perform live video
analysis in real-time. How wonderful does that sound?
Back in 2018, North America made a
little more money than Asia. However, thanks to the growth of China, Japan, and
especially India, Asia is now making more money than North America (since the
legalization of drones there in December 2018). Drones have a lot of useful
features and are easy to use. They can be used to survey and measure a site for
the first time, map and model the construction site in 3D, keep an eye on how
things are going and keep the site safe and up to date. With more and more ways
to use drones in the construction industry, now is the time for construction
managers to think about how drone use will affect their own plans for the
future. In the same way, the safety features and risk-reduction benefits of
drone technology continue to grow and change to meet the needs of many
emergency services, such as fire, search and rescue, and dangerous structure
teams. These teams now often use drones instead of people to survey for safety
and rescue instead of sending people.
When we talk about Akhilesh Srivastava, IT Advisor to the Government of Uttarakhand, Ex-Chief General Manager
(Highway Operations & IT), NHAI, the first thing that comes to mind is the
ease of travel across the length and breadth of the country. He has done
numerous analysis of every process, at the most minuscule level in his
"Construction Industry 2.0" book. It is an excellent read for those
who want to make efficient decisions based on technologies, which were never a
few years back. Akhilesh Srivastava stated that the purpose of the
Technology-driven "Construction Industry 2.0" book is to help better
understand how emerging technologies will impact the practice and research of
"Construction Industry 2.0".
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