You must have noticed drones in operation in your daily life. These machines have various applications and uses in normal day life. Such as it can be used at weddings to capture pictures, and it can also be used in controlling traffic in an ideal manner. However, commercial drones from us at Upload Enterprise have various industrial applications and uses. Before trying to know about the various types of industrial applications of drones it is best to clear some important questions that we may have in mind.
What is a drone?
We may call a drone an unmanned aerial vehicle. They are flying robots which we can control remotely. There is the use of software-controlled flight plans, sensors and GPS to guide the drone to the desired location and to do the required job.
The initial development of drones was for the military and aerospace industries. However, nowadays it has been used to perform various tasks which at times may be dangerous for us to do manually. We can use drones in construction to assess and capture pictures to understand the progress of work or to know if there are any abnormalities in the stages of construction. The use of drones helps us to undertake dangerous jobs without compromising safety and efficiency.
What are the types of drones?
There are various types of drones used by us in various industrial fields. To name a few types of drones they are multi-rotor, fixed-wings, single-rotor helicopters and fixed-wing hybrid VTOL. With our years of experience, we can decide which type of drone is ideal for real estate drone photography.
How do drones work?
It is possible to fly a drone in various flight modes. The different flight modes are manual, altitude hold, GPS hold and return to home.
When a pilot flies a drone in manual mode he has total control over the movement of the drone. If the drone is flown in altitude hold mode, there is the use of sensors to maintain a definite height. In the GPS hold mode, the drone uses GPS to be at a specific location. However, in return to home mode, the drone returns to, the takeoff location after the completion of the task.
What are the various applications of commercial drones?
It is difficult to find an industrial sector where there is no use of drones. Drones are used for various purposes. Let us have a look at some of those.
• Inspections
Inspection of assets
We use drones to have closure visual inspection of various assets. It is possible to detect cracks, constructional irregularities, leaks, and damage in titles, and understand the effect of corrosion.
Inspection of roofs
The use of drones to inspect roofs allows us to have an efficient look at the roof without the danger of injury or any other hazard. It is also possible to save time when a drone is used to inspect roofs.
Power transmission and distribution
If there is any disruption in power transmission due to a faulty line, it is possible to identify the location of damage before climbing to fix it. It is possible to enhance efficiency, and speed and undertake maintenance effectively.
Inspection of telephone and radio towers
Before the use of drones, maintenance staff had to climb telephone and radio towers to inspect them. Now as there is the use of drones, there is no necessity to climb towers to inspect. It is possible to capture high-resolution pictures using drones to assess if there is any damage.
Use in the oil and gas industry
Drones are used in the oil and gas industry to collect accurate data faster and reduce downtime and hazards.
• Monitoring and management
It is possible to monitor effectively the collection of garbage and landfills. It is also possible to identify spots from where garbage needs collection and disposal.
Road safety
It is possible to have efficient traffic surveillance, assess the cause of accidents and maintain the ideal flow of traffic. Drones can also have uses in the management of highway infrastructure and traffic monitoring.
Agriculture
Farmers, researchers, and service providers can have timely information about the crop. They can also understand if there is any pest attack damaging the crops. The high-resolution pictures captured by drones help to analyse crop growth.
Drones can also be used in environmental investigation; to provide the best relief during natural hazards and disasters. It is also possible to use drones to map forests. It is possible to inspect hard-to-reach areas to assess the condition of water vessels and undertake effective methods to ensure safety.
• Construction
If we consider the construction industry, we will notice that there is widespread use of commercial drones. There is the use of drones for land development, accessing civil engineering projects and taking high-resolution pictures of real estate.
What are the benefits of using drones?
There are various advantages to using drones. Let us know a few of those.
• It is possible to enhance work efficiency
• Decrease cost of production
• Enhance accuracy and precision
• Possible to offer refined service and customer relation
So, now you know various aspects associated with drones. If you need drone services it would be ideal to contact us. We have years of experience in offering the best drone services in any industrial sector. Our seasoned surveyors, geospatial experts and UAV specialists will help you to enjoy all the benefits associated with drone usage.