Drones Begin Building – The Future of Construction
Construction is taking to the skies — literally.
For the first time, flying construction robots are being tested in site-like conditions. It’s part of new research led by Imperial College London and the University of Bristol, exploring how drones could change the way we build.
The idea? Aerial Additive Manufacturing — or Aerial AM — where drones deposit building materials mid-air. Imagine them 3D-printing structures at height, no scaffolding required.
These tests are happening at DroneHub in Switzerland, a dedicated space for seeing how flying robots perform outside the lab.
Of course, we’re still early days. Dr. Kocer from the University of Bristol says challenges like material strength, outdoor navigation, and team coordination need solving. But early demos have shown promise — with on-demand repairs and modular assembly already in action.
The future of construction might not just be bigger — it might be lighter, faster, and a little bit airborne.
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