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Once, drone technology seemed far-away and futuristic, devices used only by military personnel and professional Instagrammers. But now, as such technology becomes more accessible and affordable in the civilian market, you could probably walk down the street of any urban center in the U.S. and spot a building inspection drone buzzing around a city block. From advertisement to security to entertainment, these cost-efficient, camera-equipped fliers have proven useful across many different industries. But there’s one industry in particular that seems to have been revolutionized by the use of drones: Construction.

Drone use in construction has boomed recently thanks to the all-encompassing aerial photography drones provide. Residential real estate developers, for instance, use aerial photographs taken by drones to track the building of subdivisions and homes. Real estate photographers use drones to capture gorgeous photographs of residential properties, which, in turn, are very valuable to agents looking to sell such properties. Urban developers, too, use drones when inspecting skyscrapers that would otherwise take longer for a worker to climb and assess in-person. Drones also make construction in urban areas safer. Rather than requiring workers to scale the tops of buildings to complete roof inspections, for example, a drone can simply fly up and do the job while someone controls it from the ground.  

Actually, drone use in construction inspection has grown into an entire industry in its own right. Over the years, many companies have come to realize the massive potential for building inspection drones. Now, there exist companies that specialize in this specific area of drone use, as well as developing software that better enables drones to inspect construction sites. Now, building inspection drones and the teams that control them can perform tasks that would take human inspectors hours of time, capturing images of buildings for workers to analyze on the ground. Someday soon, these drones might even include software to create 3D models so that construction workers can directly assess buildings on a smaller, simpler scale.

In addition to the numerous practical and logistical advantages drones provide the construction industry, they’ve also helped generate more profit for the industry as a whole. Drones are relatively inexpensive and durable (a drone sufficient for construction inspection should cost around $1000). And even hiring a team trained to operate building inspection drones would, in many cases, be more cost-effective than paying workers long hours to inspect hazardous areas in-person. Typically, professionals who do drone construction inspection charge around $400 per hour, but the jobs can generally be done quickly. Meanwhile, the cost of a work-related accident that could’ve been avoided by employing a drone can be devastating. Overall, implementing drones on construction sites has been a money-saving move for many businesses. 

Still, many professionals in the construction industry prefer to cut out the cost of hiring a drone team altogether, and instead learn to fly a drone themselves. This is an especially good strategy if multiple inspections are needed in upcoming months and years. Drones exist in the civilian market, after all, thanks to their simplicity. Their controls are not too difficult to learn, provided the flier does their homework. Just make sure to check the guidelines through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to see whether or not a license is needed. However, obtaining a license and learning to operate a drone can take time, so hiring a team of professionals licensed to operate building inspection drones is usually the best choice. But really, would spending time learning how to fly a drone really be that bad? In addition to their many practical uses, drones are also great tools for leisure. They can be flown over beautiful vistas and scenic oceans, capturing beautiful moments in time from high in the sky. You can find various training resources here, or if you’re ready to try one out, check out these rental packages from NOAR Technologies.

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