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 Drone Market Set to Grow from US$4.6B in 2024 to US$7.1B by 2030; Automation and BIM Integration Drive Adoption

The global market for construction drones was estimated at US$4.6 Billion in 2024. The global market for construction drones is projected to reach US$7.1 Billion by 2030. The projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is 7.7% from 2024 to 2030. These figures come from a newly listed market study added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering and presented with a dateline of Research and Markets Dublin, Sept. 30, 2025 and a timestamp of September 30, 2025 07:55 ET. The report is presented as a comprehensive resource offering in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts to support business decisions.

What the report covers and why it matters

The report headline used 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 title referenced is Construction Drones – Global Strategic Business Report. The construction drones market report features 43 companies. The report lists sections including Key Insights; Scope of Study; Key Attributes; Key Topics Covered; MARKET OVERVIEW; MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS; and FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS. A ResearchAndMarkets.com link to the report is available at https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/su23lw.

How construction drones are being used now

Construction drones, defined as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have rapidly become a game-changer in the industry, transforming how projects are monitored, surveyed, and managed. Construction drones are now an integral part of site inspections, safety compliance, and real-time progress tracking. Operators deploy drones to capture high-resolution imagery, enable 3D mapping, and perform LiDAR scanning. Drones are also being deployed for land surveying and volumetric measurements, roles that significantly reduce time and labor costs compared with traditional methods.

Drivers pushing adoption

Key market growth drivers include increasing demand for automation and precision in construction site management; the need for faster and more accurate land surveys; and advancements in drone-based photogrammetry that expand drone roles in pre-construction planning. The rise in large-scale infrastructure projects and government investments in smart city initiatives are cited as accelerating market expansion. Adoption of cloud-based drone analytics platforms and integration of drone data with Building Information Modeling (BIM) software are making drone-collected information central to modern construction workflows.

Technology trends and operational benefits

Technological advancements supporting expansion include improvements in drone endurance, payload capacities, and autonomous navigation capabilities. There is increasing deployment of thermal imaging and LiDAR-equipped drones for underground infrastructure assessments and energy efficiency audits. Integration with AI-powered analytics enables predictive maintenance, risk assessment, and automated reporting, further enhancing productivity and decision-making capabilities. Real-time site monitoring via drones reduces reliance on traditional surveying methods, expedites project timelines, and improves accuracy.

Regulation, safety and cost pressures

Increased regulatory approvals and rising adoption of automation are enabling wider drone deployment. Governments and regulatory bodies are working on policies to support the commercial use of drones in construction. Construction sector challenges such as cost overruns, labor shortages, and safety risks are driving companies to leverage UAVs to enhance efficiency, conduct remote inspections, and mitigate hazardous conditions for workers.

Related markets and ‘as-a-service’ models

A companion study added to the same offering covers Drones as a Service with the title Drones as a Service Market by Applications and Leading Industries with Global, Regional and Country Forecasts 2025 – 2030. That report evaluates applications and services targeted at different use cases and leading industry verticals, including agricultural technology (AgriTech). Solution areas evaluated include surveillance and monitoring, surveying and mapping, maintenance and inspection, filming and photography, package delivery, and scientific research. The DaaS report highlights that cloud computing plays an essential role in the DaaS model by decentralizing computational resources and enabling an on-demand approach that can reduce capital and operational expenditures. The link provided for the DaaS report is https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/475yrj.

Where to find more information

For more information about the construction drones report the ResearchAndMarkets.com link is https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/su23lw. Contact information provided for ResearchAndMarkets.com lists Laura Wood, Senior Press Manager, with email [email protected]. Phone contacts listed include 1-917-300-0470 for E.S.T office hours; 1-800-526-8630 for U.S./CAN toll-free; and +353-1-416-8900 for GMT office hours.

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