Designing Drone Game for Construction Site Inspection

The use of drone technology in the construction sector promises faster and more streamlined working practices. Forward-thinking contractors are investing digitizing their operations drones with capability providing real-time site information is already a reality. Deploying for inspections can help safety managers avoid placing workers precarious situations ability to quickly gather aerial data be invaluable. This study focuses on creating flying game inspecting virtual identifying potential hazards. single-player, user-focused built using Unity engine WebGL which renders interactive 3D graphics played modern web browsers without plug-ins. game’s aim give simulated experience piloting it identify hazards an active site, educating players effectiveness this task, real-world risk collision, damage or injury. Preliminary findings from 47 purposive sampled participants revealed that was engaging; found intuitive easy pilot drone; environment were realistic; satisfies main highlighting benefits site. target audience user usability testing managers, professionals students industry. skills acquired playing educational inspection monitoring could successfully applied when real live significance learning how fly during Covid-19 pandemic where need physically distanced timely relevant.