In recent years, aerial drones have evolved past military and hobbyist use to numerous commercial applications. One of them is providing newer and more affordable views of critical infrastructure and construction sites. Beverly, Mass.-based Windover Construction is one of only three general contractors in New England using drones in construction.
Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) usage on job sites has increased by 239% in the past year, according to DroneDeploy. By 2020, spending on drones in construction will increase to $11.2 billion, part of a global commercial drone market of $100 billion, predicts Goldman Sachs.
Remote Monitored Systems plc (LON:RMS) is focused on the continued development of the Company’s ‘Survey & Inspection’ business. RMS’s Geocurve subsidiary is a specialist surveying business which combines traditional survey techniques with innovative technologies including UAS/UAV, GIS databases, 3D modelling, laser and Lidar scanning and hydrographic modelling.