Drones and the Future of Masonry Contractors
Overview
The role and impact of drones within the Masonry industry can't be overstated, with statistics showing they are not only growing in usage but pivotal in shaping the future of the sector. This guide delves into the current drone usage by masonry contractors, projected growth rates, safety and inspection benefits, workforce implications, and how drone technology is expected to reshape the masonry industry.
Current Usage
Drone usage has become increasingly prevalent in the masonry industry. Currently, approximately 30% of masonry contractors use drones, reflecting an increasing trend towards automation and technological capabilities in the sector. These contractors have reported notable improvements in project efficiency and cost savings, particularly in the areas of site inspection, and surveying.
Projected Growth
The drone market within the masonry industry is projected to experience significant growth in the coming years. Research forecasts a CAGR growth of 6.8% between 2018 to 2025 in the global construction drone market which includes masonry. This growth indicates the increasing importance of drones in the masonry industry.
Safety and Inspection Benefits
Drone technology has significant implications for safety and inspection within the masonry industry. Drones can access and inspect areas traditionally deemed hazardous or difficult to reach by human inspectors, improving safety by an estimated 55%. Moreover, drones provide high-resolution imaging, enabling more detailed and accurate analyses of structures.
Workforce Implications
Despite fears of job loss due to automation, the adoption of drones is expected to facilitate workforce transformation rather than displacement. According to a recent report, for every drone in operation, one operator and one or two analysts are required. The growing drone market can therefore create job opportunities, particularly in roles relating to operation and data analysis.
Future of Masonry
Drone technology is destined to reshape the future of the masonry industry drastically. According to MarketWatch, the construction drone market size, including masonry, is projected to reach USD 1,375 million by the end of 2025, up from USD 445 million in 2018. Drones can improve efficiency, safety, and productivity in the industry while enabling real-time decision making and offering valuable data insights.
Key Takeaways
- The drone market in the masonry industry is growing substantially, with a projected 6.8% CAGR increase.
- Usage of drones improves safety in masonry work by an estimated 55% due to their inspection capabilities.
- Driven by the indispensable benefits drones provide, their usage within the masonry industry would reach approximately USD 1,375 million by 2025.
About 3Laws Robotics
3Laws Robotics supports the above use cases and more, with innovative software designed to enhance safety and reliability for drones and other robotics systems. Central to 3Laws' mission is addressing the challenge of certification — a significant hurdle for many robotics companies. Its 3Laws Supervisor software simplifies this process by incorporating robust safety features and providing evidence of system robustness, potentially easing the certification path.
Built on Control Barrier Functions, a technology developed at Caltech, 3Laws' software offers mathematically provable safety. Their software extends to a wide range of platforms, including mobile robots, cars, drones, and manipulators, and is compatible with popular robotics middleware such as ROS and ROS2.
3Laws presents a next-generation safety solution for the robotics industry, transcending traditional methods to provide dynamic, predictive safety that can be safety certified for ISO 3691-4 and ISO 26262. Utilising the capabilities of 3Laws Robotics, the full potential of drones and other robotics in the masonry industry can be unlocked safely and efficiently.