3D DRONE CONCRETE HOUSE PRINTING TECHNOLOGY
BACKSTORY
Over five years ago, Dr. Paul D. Tinari set out with two ambitious goals: to eradicate global homelessness and urban slums, and to eliminate world hunger. He envisioned that emerging 3D printing technologies could be the key to achieving both. Today, after more than half a decade of relentless innovation, Dr. Tinari is on the verge of realizing the first of these missions. Holding three patents for a pioneering cable-based 3D concrete printing system for housing, he has now taken a transformative leap forward. His latest invention introduces Drone 3D Housing Technology, a streamlined and forward-thinking approach poised to revolutionize the construction industry.
HOW DOES DRONE TECHNOLOGY FUNCTION TO 3D PRINT HOUSING?
The 3D printing system mostly includes at least one pump, at least one flexible pipe, and at least two main functioning drones that would include three or more pipe “support” drones to be programmed to follow an aerial path to print concrete to form structures.Both drones would be programmed to work seamlessly, and additional drones could be added to print multiple layers at once.
HOW EFFICIENT IS 3D DRONE HOUSING TECHNOLOGY IN COMPARISON TO OTHER 3D PRINTING HOUSING TECHNOLOGIES?
- Lack of Heavy Machinery & Components: Our 3D printing system mostly includes at least one pump, at least one flexible pipe, and at least two main functioning drones that would include three or more pipe “support” drones to be programmed to follow an aerial path
- Compact and Light Weight: Our technology is the most compact and portable system yet (much lighter than our previous cable-based system)
- Access to Remote Areas: Our technology can gain access to hard to reach and remote areas due to it’s compactible and light-weight features
- Cost Effective: Our technology is not only one of the lightest technologies, but less costly vs the enormous functioning machinery sold today for 3D printing housing – often costing millions. In addition, our technology can reduce the number of on-site crew with use of high-tech sensors and AI incorporated to produce a flawless print
- Multiple End Effectors: With the use of drone technology, multiple drones may be capable of delivering cement with more than one end effector
- Multiple Servicing: With the use of drone technology, the drone(s) themselves can help carry materials onto remote construction sites from far distances without the need for heavy machinery
HOW LIGHT-WEIGHT IS THIS SYSTEM?
Our 3D Concrete House Printing system, which intends to integrate advanced drone technology, is poised to become the most compact and portable solution to date. Compared to traditional gantry-based systems—and even our earlier cable-based design—this new drone-powered approach offers a dramatic reduction in weight, cutting approximately 1,500 lbs and achieving a 90% decrease in overall mass.
IS DRONE TECHNOLOGY LESS COSTLY?
Depending on the cost of drones and with drones becoming much more advanced technologically—we can only imagine the benefit of cost reduction in time because the drones themselves will take the lead for maximal abilities to print without having to rely on numerous mechanical components. In addition, relying on drone technology will reduce the need to purchase spare parts and minimize the demand for hiring staff on-site.
The most important long-term goal in utilizing drone technology is to print a structure in a minimum of 3-5 days, heavily decreasing the amount of time and money it would previously take to build housing structures globally.
DRONE 3D HOUSING TECHNOLOGY FOR MINING, EMERGENCY, PUBLIC HOUSING, AND OTHER INDUSTRIES?
Drone technology will be the most effective, compact, lightweight, and versatile construction technology available on the market.
This advancement enables our technology to produce durable, low-cost, custom-designed housing and infrastructure in remote or hard-to-reach locations—ideal for sectors such as mining, natural resource extraction, and federal emergency response. Traditional 3D printing systems are often too heavy and cumbersome for deployment in these environments, but our lightweight drone-based solution overcomes these limitations. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has previously shown interest in our earlier patented system, and the integration of drone technology significantly increases the likelihood of successful on-site structure printing in challenging terrains.