The use of drones can now be found across business as well as public and private sector industries.
Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology is progressing enormously thanks to its massive use in diverse fields. Drones seem made specifically for certain industries however, it comes useful in more area than we anticipated. One of the most common uses of a drone lately are;
Event Videos
The use of drones for video coverage during events is becoming common across the world. Event Planners around the country are buying drones and taking crash courses in how to pilot one because consumers are demanding videos that show every angle of their special day. Photos and video taken from 400 feet are undeniably spectacular if done right.
Inventory
If you have a warehouse full of products, then you’re likely using every available space and that means stacking boxes of products high up on shelves. Usually, you’d have to use ladders and several workers to take inventory of your product, which is time-consuming and potentially dangerous. With the aid of a drone, though, you can fly the unmanned aircraft to the top of the ceiling and down each aisle of your sprawling warehouse to scan each item and track everything without having to send anyone up a ladder or cherry picker.
Real Estate
Whether you’re in the business of selling homes or property, a drone can help you show potential buyers what they’re purchasing without having to travel to the home or land. You can easily collect aerial footage of the building or land, and the surrounding area, to give the buyers an idea of what they’ll be getting.
Media & News
What was once only possible for large corporations that could afford a helicopter and pilot is now accessible for anyone who provides news coverage. Whether you blog, write reviews or spot news, you can include dynamic video with the help of a drone that can capture all sorts of events – from sports to features to demonstrations.
Studying Environment
Research of animals and environments has become even easier with the help of unmanned aircraft. You can fly a drone in areas you wouldn’t normally be able to access and observe wildlife and more without disturbing any of the animals or the habitat. Waterproof drones exists, so scientists can even study the behavior of animals at sea. It’s a safer way to study.
Farming and agricultural research
Drone technology in farming and agriculture represents a huge opportunity for those with an entrepreneurial spirit. Drones can assist farmers in assessing crops and livestock, as well as marking boundaries and planning wide-scale fencing. They are also used effectively to establish irrigation systems, and in agricultural consultancy to assess and improve flora and fauna management.
Three main Types of Drones
Drones or UAVs are designed with capabilities to fly in air without a pilot. Their movements are mainly controlled by a remote unit in most of the cases whereas few highly advanced designs are operated from computers.
There are so many varieties of drones that you can easily find in world and all of them are working for different applications so we cannot define any set criteria for their classification. Depending upon the need or applications, they can have variable size and design.
Fixed Wing
A fixed wing drone consists of one rigid wing and is designed to look and work like an airplane. What helps distinguish fixed wing drones from other types is that they cannot stay in one place with vertical lift rotors, but instead glide on a set path as long as their energy permits. This means they can be far more efficient compared to the two other main categories of drones.
Fixed wing UAVs are well known in the military, as they are often used when manned flight is considered too risky or difficult. They are also used in the commercial industry.
Single Rotor
Single rotor drones are strong and look similar in structure and design to actual helicopters. They have one big rotor, which is like one big spinning wing, plus a small sized rotor on the tail for direction and stability.
Multirotor
This is the most popular type of drone for getting an “eye in the sky”. This is the popular choice for aerial photography, filmmaking and surveillance. It is used by professionals and hobbyists alike because of its small size and ready to fly out of the box capabilities.
Multi-rotor drones are also easiest to manufacturer and the cheapest drone option. They carry several rotors on their body and can be further classified based on the number of them on the platform of the drone. There are tricopters (3 rotors), quadcopters (4 rotors), hexacopters (6 rotors) and octocopters (8 rotors), among others. Quadcopters are by far the most popular multi-rotor drones.
