Project Overview
This project introduces an advanced drone‑based setting‑out system designed to transform construction layout practices. By integrating laser projection with Real‑Time Kinematic (RTK) GPS technology, the system achieves centimeter‑level accuracy while eliminating the need for manual measurements.
The drone autonomously flies over the designated site, projecting laser points onto the ground according to the digital layout plan. RTK GPS continuously corrects positional data in real time, ensuring precision even on large and complex construction sites.
Key Features
- Laser Projection: Directly marks layout points on the ground from digital plans.
- RTK GPS Integration: Provides real‑time corrections for centimeter‑level accuracy.
- Autonomous Flight: Drone executes layout marking automatically across the site.
- Remote Monitoring: Operators can supervise and adjust markings from a distance.
- Scalable Solution: Suitable for projects of varying size and complexity.
Outcomes
- Enhanced Accuracy: Achieves precise setting‑out with minimal human error.
- Improved Efficiency: Reduces site preparation time compared to traditional methods.
- Cost‑Effectiveness: Minimizes labor requirements while increasing productivity.
- Modernization of Construction Practices: Offers a scalable, automated alternative to conventional surveying techniques.
- Industry Impact: Ideal for large‑scale infrastructure and complex construction projects requiring speed and precision.
By combining aerial positioning with high‑precision laser marking, this capstone project delivers a faster, more accurate, and automated setting‑out process. It represents a significant step toward modernizing construction workflows, making them more efficient, reliable, and future‑ready.
Project Status
- Start Year: 2024
- Current Stage: Ongoing
- Progress: Prototype development and testing phase, with integration of RTK GPS and laser projection
- Next Steps: Field trials on large‑scale construction sites to validate accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
Faculty investigator - Daniel A V, Dr. Sandeep M S
Student investigators - Gouri Soman, Hiba Nourin, Devika P, Sourabh Raj, V Rajath Kammath (2021-25)
Ajmal Ali, Mohammed Ameen K P, Bhagvath B, Meenakshi Biju (2022-26)
