This paper discusses the use of unmanned construction vehicles in the construction industry. Statistics on the growth of investment in the production of construction drones are given. The main directions of using drones in the construction industry are described in detail: topographic survey, urban planning, improving safety on construction sites, roof inspection, building maintenance, security surveillance. The main advantages of new technologies in comparison with traditional ones are indicated and justified. Some shortcomings of modern unmanned technologies from the legal point of view are noted. In conclusion, the article draws conclusions about the future prospects for the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in construction, which will lead to an increase in labor productivity in the industry.
Keywords: inspection of buildings and structures, quadrocopter, drone, unmanned aerial vehicle, UAV, construction, modern technologies, quadrocopter, security, innovation