Using drone technologies for construction project management: A narrative review

Abstract

The construction sector is one of the sectors where productivity is low compared to other production sectors. Studies have shown that drone technologies can increase productivity in construction. Thus, the use of drones in construction sites has increased in recent years, especially in developed countries. Although drones are technical aerial vehicles, this study focused on non-technical aspects of the use of drone technologies such as current and possible usage areas, advantages and disadvantages of using a drone, issues that should be considered while procuring a drone for a construction site and legal regulations related to the use of drones. In this context, a narrative literature review was conducted and articles examining the use of drones in construction sites were investigated. In addition to the studies in the literature, practical applications were also discussed. The study indicated that drones might make significant contributions to construction management activities. It is expected that this study serves to increase the use of drone technology in construction project management by introducing it in a comprehensive way to the stakeholders.