Construction Monitoring and Reporting using Drones and Unmanned Vehicles (UAV’S)

Abstract

The application of drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) has significantly expanded in fields such as surveying and facility management. Recent technological advancements have made drones and UAVs more efficient and cost-effective for use in architectural engineering and construction management. This study proposes a framework for developing a fully automated system for smart construction monitoring and reporting, utilizing real-time data from drones and UAVs. By employing photogrammetry techniques, data from drone images and point clouds (3D scans of construction sites) can be used to create 3D models. These \"drone models\" can be compared with Building Information Modeling (BIM) at various stages to monitor construction progress. This integration can extend to real-time recording, reporting, billing verification, and planning. Using a case study, the research demonstrates how drone data effectively enhances construction monitoring and model comparisons. The system can substantially reduce the manual effort required for traditional monitoring, offering improved planning and on-site adjustments.

Introduction

Conclusion

This research presents a framework for a fully automated construction monitoring and reporting system utilizing drones and UAVs. By integrating real-time data from drones, 3D models can be created and compared with BIM models at various construction stages. This approach can significantly streamline traditional monitoring processes, offering more efficient site supervision and management, as well as improved planning and on-site adjustments.

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Copyright © 2024 Gaurav Sanjay Bhise. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.