Drone technology is becoming a standard tool in construction site monitoring, especially for complex civil works. According to Eurostat (2024), over 35% of major infrastructure projects in the EU already use aerial drone inspections for progress checks, measurements, and quality control.

In Romania, the use of drones in construction has increased by 60% over the past two years, according to data collected by the National Institute of Statistics and confirmed by INSPECT (the reporting platform for site inspectors). The advantages are numerous: real-time images, the ability to access hard-to-reach areas, digital archiving, and reduced risks for inspection personnel.

Some companies have integrated drones into BIM (Building Information Modeling) workflows, achieving precise overlays between reality and the 3D design. This allows millimetric deviations to be detected, and reporting becomes automated. With support from NRRP and POIM funds, several local public authorities have acquired drones for monitoring contracted works.

For this technology to become the norm, standardizing data formats and training operators is necessary. Drones do not replace specialists; they provide precision tools for fast, well-documented, real-time decisions.

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