Hi, I’m completing my dissertation at the University of Wolverhampton, the topic I am researching is the potential benefits, challenges and limitations drones present in the construction industry. I would be grateful if you took a couple minutes of your times complete this questionnaire.

 

1. How many years have you worked at your company?

 

2. What is the biggest size project that you worked on?

 

3. Are you aware that there is many usage for drones in the construction industry?

 

4. Do you agree that the construction industry is moving towards the digital age?

 

5. Has your company ever used or have considered using a drone?

 

6. If yes, how effective did the drone perform in these areas, if no, how well do you think it will perform in these areas?

Land surveyingMappingAerial photosProgress monitoring3D modellingInspectionsmaintenanceThermal imageryvolumetric imagingOverlay CAD drawings
satisfactory
very bad
good
very good
bad
 

7. Do you think that using drones on construction projects would save your company money?

 

8. Do you think that using drones to survey land could save time rather than using traditional surveying methods?

 

9. Which areas do you think your company would benefit from if it purchased a drone for projects?

 

10. Do you think that your company would invest the time and money to train staff to use drones?

 

11. Would insuring a drones and operator put your company off purchasing one?

 

12. Do you think drones will replace jobs in the construction industry?

 

13. Would more regulations restrict to use of drones in the construction industry?

 

14. What areas do you think the government need to work more on to make drones a viable option in the industry? (Tick that applies)

 

15. Do you agree that there should be a data base for drone pilots to get permission to fly a drones that are subjected to their flight path?