Construction drones market expands as automation and BIM integration drive adoption

Dublin, Ireland, October 5, 2025

News Summary

A new strategic market report positions construction drones as essential tools for faster, safer and more precise site management. The study estimates market value growth from US$4.6B to US$7.1B with a projected CAGR of 7.7%, citing drivers such as automation, smart city projects, regulatory approvals and BIM integration. Drones are increasingly used for site inspections, 3D mapping, LiDAR and thermal imaging, enabling remote surveys, volumetric measurement and real-time progress tracking. Advances in AI, cloud analytics and autonomous navigation are accelerating adoption and reshaping construction workflows to reduce costs, enhance safety and improve project accuracy.

Construction Drones Market Forecast and Key Findings

The global construction drones market is on a steady upward path. The global market for construction drones was estimated at US$4.6 Billion in 2024. Market models in a recent industry report show the global market for construction drones is projected to reach US$7.1 Billion by 2030, with the projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is 7.7% from 2024 to 2030. The figures reflect rising demand for automated site management, more precise surveying, and faster project delivery across large infrastructure and smart city programs.

What the report covers

The analysis comes from a comprehensive market study added to a commercial research offering. The study is titled Construction Drones – Global Strategic Business Report and the release headline used for the study is Construction Drones Strategic Business Research Report 2025-2030: Automation, Smart City Projects and BIM Integration Drive Growth in Site Management and Surveying. The report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. A link for more information about the construction drones report is provided: https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/su23lw.

Top-level drivers and use cases

Construction drones, identified in the study as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have rapidly become a game-changer in the industry by changing how projects are monitored, surveyed, and managed. They are described as integral to site inspections, safety compliance, and real-time progress tracking. Key operational uses include capturing high-resolution imagery, enabling 3D mapping, performing LiDAR scanning, land surveying, and volumetric measurements.

Efficiency, safety and cost impacts

The report highlights that drone deployment significantly reduces time and labor costs. Drones support remote inspections and help mitigate hazardous conditions for workers, addressing construction challenges such as cost overruns, labor shortages, and safety risks. Real-time site monitoring via drones reduces reliance on traditional surveying methods, expedites project timelines, and improves accuracy.

Technology trends accelerating adoption

Growth is being pushed by several technological advances: improvements in drone endurance, payload capacity, and autonomous navigation; wider use of AI and machine learning in drone-based applications; and the increasing deployment of thermal imaging and LiDAR-equipped drones for underground infrastructure assessments and energy efficiency audits. Integration with cloud-based drone analytics platforms and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software is making drone data more useful and actionable, enabling predictive maintenance, risk assessment, and automated reporting.

Market enablers and policy

Wider regulatory approvals and rising adoption of automation in construction are enabling broader drone deployment. Governments and regulatory bodies are working on policies to support the commercial use of drones in construction. The report identifies government investments in smart city initiatives and the rise of large-scale infrastructure projects as factors accelerating market expansion.

Broader context and related research

The research package referenced includes an examination of 43 companies featured in the construction drones market report. The broader research offering also covers related topics such as Drones as a Service (DaaS), where cloud computing and an “as a service” model help decentralize computational needs and reduce capital and operational costs for adopters. Links to related material and additional research items are available through the ResearchAndMarkets platform.

Where to get more information

Contact details listed in the release include a named press contact and a general press email address: Laura Wood, Senior Press Manager, email [email protected]. Telephone contact options appear in the release for different time zones.

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• BusinessWire: Construction Drones Strategic Business Research Report 2025-2030 — ResearchAndMarkets.com
• Wikipedia: Unmanned aerial vehicle
• GlobeNewswire: Construction Drones Strategic Business Research Report 2025
• Google Search: construction drones market 2025 2030
• AI Journ: Drones as a Service Market Forecast Report 2025-2030 — ResearchAndMarkets.com
• Google Scholar: drones as a service construction surveying
• DublinPeople: Dublin 15 drone legislation
• Encyclopedia Britannica: drone legislation Ireland
• Newstalk: Inside Ireland’s drone boom and backlash (podcast)
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