As more and more people become aware of the great potential that drones provide, their uses across sectors and industries have increased. Many individuals, organizations, and businesses have put these unmanned aerial vehicles to all types of uses. We discuss these below:
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Filming and photography
Drones are used heavily in the film and photography industry to get beautiful aerial shots. Even journalists have started using drones as a means to collect live footage and information and, broadcasting these in real-time will soon be a norm.
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Precision agriculture
Another widespread use of drones is in the agricultural industry. In order to improve the management of the crops and yield, farmers use drones on a regular basis. Often times, near-infrared sensors are tuned so that crop health can be detected and farmers can take action accordingly such as adding required fertilizers.
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Disaster management
After a disaster such as an earthquake, fire, or flood, a drone can be used for navigating through the debris. This is extremely useful as drones can easily access dangerous areas and even areas which workers cannot reach, giving them a higher field of view without having to deploy huge and expensive equipment.
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Geographic mapping
Today, we rely heavily on 3D maps on a day to day basis, and this is possible because of drones. For example, shots of difficult-to-access locations like mountaintops can be acquired using drones. The drones allow those in charge to collect necessary data and download the imagery instantly.
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Shipping/ Delivery
Many big retailers and logistics companies like Amazon, DHL and UPS see great potential in drones, believing that it could be industry-changing. They are working towards having drones deliver small packages at short distances.
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Storm tracking/forecasting
It is because of drones that we are able to understand dangerous weather phenomena such as hurricanes and tornadoes. With their specialized sensors to detect and detail weather parameters, we can gain new insights.
