Whether being used to measure supply stockpiles, inspect roof work, or track construction progress, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, are becoming increasingly commonplace at construction sites.
As with most emerging technologies, the risk landscape for drone operations at construction sites will take time to fully emerge. Already, exposure concerns have moved beyond bodily injury and property damage to privacy and other less obvious concerns.
This past August, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued its final regulations for drones weighing less than 55 pounds. With these regulations in place, the commercial use of drones will undoubtedly grow, as well as the risk exposures.
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