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) in Quantity Surveying
BE1014
Introduction to Computing
Project work 1
Drones in Construction
Level I Semester I
We have taken efforts in this project. However, it would not have been possible without the kind support and
help of many individuals. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all of them. We would like to express
our gratitude towards our parents for their kind co-operation and encouragement which help us in completion
of this project. Our thanks and appreciations also go to our colleagues in developing the project and people
who have willingly helped us out with their abilities.
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ___________________________________________________________ 5
2 Conclusion ___________________________________________________________ 12
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List of Figures
List of tables
List of Abbreviations
BOQ:Bill of Quantity
QS:Quantity Surveyors
UAV:Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
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1 Introduction
Drone is an aircraft without a human pilot aboard, earning their alternate name as unmanned aerial vehicles
(UAV). (Beard & McLain, 2012) Where we are seeing them already in real use is businesses such as:
• Defence
• Emergency response
• Humanitarian aid & disaster relief
• Disease control
Li and Liu (2019) drones are made with smartphone parts, investments over the last 10 years in these parts have
driven drone prices down, increasing accessibility to consumers and businesses.
Drones were originally created as safer, cheaper alternatives to manned military aircraft. Today they are still
used for military purposes but are now also consumer toys and purveyors of commercial operational efficiency.
Since drones are made with smartphone parts, investments over the last 10 years in these parts have driven
drone prices down, increasing accessibility to consumers and businesses. (Li & Liu, 2019)
Drones are seeing real use in industries that need to gather large amounts of visual data or access hard to reach
places. Where we are seeing them already in real use is businesses such as:
❖ Defence
❖ Emergency response
❖ Humanitarian aid & disaster relief
❖ Conservation
❖ Disease control
❖ Healthcare
❖ Agriculture
UAV
o Size
o Range
o Altitude
o No. of rotors
The drone market will grow steadily in the consumer, commercial, and military sectors. In a 2016 report,
estimated that drone technologies will reach a total market size of $100 billion between 2016 and 2020.
Consumer $B Commercial $B
Disadvantages
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1.3.4. Improved Overall Security
The advent of drones is causing a sharp increase in security efficiency. Whether the drones are used to maintain
the safety of employees or to protect the job site from theft or vandalism, they are steadily seeing greater
implementation in the construction industry.
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1.3.6. Transportation and Inspection
The use of drones in job site inspection also means a drastic increase in worksite safety by eliminating numerous
dangers and safety hazards. Using drones to transport goods aerially allows companies to execute difficult
inspections and keep track of everything that enters and leaves the job site. It saves money and time and keeps
the site secure.
2 Conclusion
Insights from drones can help executives improve safety, project efficiency and data accuracy. On the marketing
side, aerial photography and video for marketing residential and commercial real estate is one of the best-
known applications for drones. Rather than hiring a crane or helicopter, many firms are choosing to spend far
less money to hire a drone with a high-quality camera and a capable pilot to capture photos showing the
potential view of a given office, even before the office tower has been built.
With a drone, companies can achieve unusual angles, capture the aerial perspective, and get results that would
otherwise be impractical or impossible. This creates a competitive advantage when it comes to promoting a
firm’s projects and services.
Drones only provide value when they’re up in the air, so once a company has made the initial investment, it’s
worth it to explore as many drone applications as possible to maximize the investment — and inspire teams to
innovate processes and services along the way.
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