Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) recently released the findings of its Drone Usage report, which showed that 36.1 percent of ABC contractor member respondents fly drones.
Other report findings include:
- Drones are most often used for site progress monitoring (80.8 percent), marketing and media (77.5 percent), and inspections and mapping (50 percent).
- Investment levels in drones vary widely, but 62 percent report investing between $1,000 and $10,000.
- DJI manufacturers the overwhelming majority of respondents’ primary drones (97.1 percent).
- The biggest challenges in adopting drone technology include regulatory and compliance issues (53.5 percent), training and staffing (43.4 percent), and limited use cases (37.4 percent).
“In the ever-evolving construction technology landscape, drones are transforming how contractors monitor site progress, enhance branding efforts, and conduct inspections with unprecedented efficiency,” said Matt Abeles, ABC Vice President of Construction Technology and Innovation.
Abeles noted that regulatory hurdles and training challenges still limit broader drone adoption.
“ABC urges contractors to continue exploring the full potential of drone technology on their job sites and calls on lawmakers to streamline compliance so employers can leverage these tools to build safer, healthier, and more efficient job sites,” he said.
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ABC surveyed their contractor members about drone usage in May 2026. To read the full report, visit abc.org/dronereport.
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