What does the present and the future look like for drones? Flying a drone is a lot of fun, and if you’ve not heard of drone sports, you should drop everything at once and check it out right now. But the advent of commercially available drones opens us up to a whole range of new possibilities both at present and in the future. Let’s look at where some of the best uses for drones can be found:
- Logistics and Transportation
Soon, you may not be required to pick up your groceries, or travel to transport small packages or mail. You can get everything delivered by unmanned aerial vehicles!
- Photography and Filmmaking
It was not too recent that filmmakers would have to haul heavy equipment around in helicopters to shoot complicated scenes. Soon, cutting-edge imagery captured by specialized drones will be coming to a silver screen near you!
- Security
Guards can spend a lot less time in safety rather than taking rounds, by manning surveillance drones, which could be upgraded with peacekeeping abilities to incapacitate the baddies and maintain the order.
- Mapping
Some secrets are best left unearthed. Or, you could send a drone! They can tactically travel through tough terrains to take note of its topography, all with total ease!
- Entertainment
Recently, the winter olympics drone shows featured around 1000 drones in their night-sky light show, attracting attention from millions. Fireworks are soon being replaced with light shows by swarms of drones, because let’s face it, drones are much cooler. More importantly, it’s a win-win situation for us and the environment!
- Leisure
Shark-spotting on beaches, coaches using drones to monitor formation, and many more examples show how drones are affecting the everyday lives and hobbies of many people. Drone sports are also making waves around the world.
- Agriculture
An estimate in 2019 claimed over 30% of farmers in the U.S. are using drones for various purposes in agriculture. The number is expected to double soon.
- Architecture
Aerial monitoring will decrease the amount of time spent on surveys and cut costs on inspections for complex structures.
- Law enforcement
Drones are already part of the inventory of many enforcement personnel around the world. They offer a safe means of agency during combat and provide the high ground during many situations!
- Search & Rescue
First responders have a great new way to find survivors during natural calamities, with thermal imagery being used to spot humans, potentially saving countless lives.
Drone technology is an ever-evolving field, with new breakthroughs and ideas regularly pushing through, their role in our lives is increasing. With active regulation and responsible use, drones could be the solution to many, many problems, so here’s to them!