UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES IN CONSTRUCTION MONITORING: ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY, DATA PROCESSING, IMPLEMENTATION BARRIERS

This article examines methods for assessing the economic effectiveness of UAVs and analyzes barriers to their implementation. The implementation of one of the Russian Federation's national projects, "Infrastructure for Life," is assessed, along with the implementation of UAV technology in the construction sector. One of the key areas of focus is improving the regulation of UAV use, including regulatory and legal frameworks, as well as addressing the issue of data interoperability, i.e., the universal processing of large data sets. Furthermore, the relevance of this topic is driven by the development and quantitative growth of infrastructure projects, which is accompanied by a shortage of qualified specialists in construction supervision. In this context, technologies that enable real-time monitoring and the identification of defects in the early stages of construction are not only relevant but also of strategic importance for ensuring operational control. The study concludes by highlighting the need for automated data processing and long-term project payback indicators for the implementation of large infrastructure projects.