Drones have grown increasingly popular in 2020 with several countries turning to use UAV technology for various sectors and applications in government institutions. As the pandemic calls for innovations promoting contactless services, more people turn to drones for developing more solutions to improve the state of the community. Many researchers are now aiming to implement these devices in modern urban planning and architecture.

Several institutions are acknowledging the potential of unmanned aerial systems and the benefits they can deliver, especially in communities that require more attention to urban development. Urban planning and design demands intensive planning and research, whereas in a traditional setting, tedious and laborious processes were used in data collection and analysis. Today, we have access to readily available tools and software that simplify the procedures. A few planners and architecture firms have already begun to slowly incorporate the utilization of drone technology in their businesses to access data and obtain information on areas and communities that may be difficult to access due to its location or high population density. This approach not only makes the process faster for these industries but also, this benefits businesses seeking to develop cheaper and safer solutions while taking away the laborious tasks involved in the design process.

The UAV industry is growing more business friendly and as more institutions and companies develop the system and devices used in urban planning and construction, firms become more capable in developing safer and more efficient communities. In the future, we can expect to see the benefits of investing in this type of technology geared towards the advancement and modernization of urban planning and design.