Drone Technology in Architecture, Engineering and Construction

CHAPTER 1How to Use This Book

This chapter will provide an overview and road map of the book's content to allow readers to have a clear understanding of how to approach the book's information.

Drones for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC)

Welcome to Drone Technology in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction. This book will delve into the world of drones and how to implement and achieve professional quality results using a drone in a variety of AEC related industries.

First, it is important to define the word drone as it relates to this book. The word drone is used throughout this book to describe the various flying devices used to collect video footage, images, and other data. Two more technically correct terms for these devices are UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) or UASs (unmanned aerial systems). All three terms will be used throughout the book.

The primary focus of these chapters is how to implement and use drones as it relates to architecture, engineering, and construction (collectively called AEC) projects. The book is a road map to implement UAVs through process driven steps with an emphasis on AEC projects. As detailed in the parts and chapters below, the book will review specific technology, software, regulations, costs, and practical data, and will provide direction to the implementation and management of drones with an office business cycle and budget.

While detailed, the book is by no means comprehensive, as the technology is changing and updating ...