Drones

Drones are changing the way buildings are designed, here's how

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Drones are being used to make digital models of buildings. Image: Unsplash/gustaf_vz

Paul Cureton
Senior Lecturer in Design, Lancaster University
Ole Jensen
Professor of Urban Theory and Urban Design, Aalborg University
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Infographic showcasing other ways drones will influence future building design
The influence of drones on future building design Image: Drone Near-Futures/ Nuri Kwon

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DRIFT communicates with all architects involved with drone software to create future projects Image: Instagram/studio.drift

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Wingcopter are one of many companies trialling delivery drones. Image: Wikimedia/Akash

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