Around the world, many sectors have a requirement to inspect, survey and photograph or video structures, landscapes or situations from the air. Working at height is complex, risky and expensive, yet many industries are looking for ways to make more informed decisions while saving money and enhancing safety.
A drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle (commonly abbreviated as “UAV”), which is an aircraft without any human pilot, crew or passengers on board. While drones are still very much an emerging technology, their adoption is on the rise around the world as individuals, businesses and public organisations see opportunities to work smarter, safer and more efficiently.
Lack of “big-picture” views to improve critical decision making
It can be very difficult to see the “big picture” – something which can make or break decision-making during major projects or critical situations.
Time taken to gather, analyse and output useful data
Traditional methods of collecting data to track progress and make informed decisions are notoriously time consuming – especially in the surveying industry.
Financial costs associated with working at height
It can be hugely expensive to work at height. From running a helicopter operation or inspecting a roof, the costs involved the costs of achieving the desired results can be crippling.
Human safety considerations when working at height
Working at height is incredibly dangerous, yet critical infrastructure such as bridge and electricity lines have to be inspected regularly and in sufficient detail.
Drones are more commonly being used by businesses in key sectors like construction, engineering, public safety, agriculture and utilities. Why? Because by using drone technology, businesses can gain an edge by allowing them to survey, inspect and analyse buildings, structures, environments and situations from an aerial perspective with ease.
The use of drones for commercial purposes can produce huge efficiency, accuracy and safety gains, as well as delivering significant cost-savings over both short and long-term periods. Common applications for commercial drones include aerial photography, surveying, inspections, precision agriculture, urban planning and development, environmental monitoring, agricultural management and more.
Whether you’re a Public Safety Officer needing to assess a fast-moving situation, a Construction manager looking to track a site’s development, or a Surveyor assessing damage to a building, a drone can help you to see the “big picture” in a matter of minutes.
Drones have revolutionised project management efficiency by providing highly accurate and actionable deliverables through the project’s life cycle. The same work can be done in a fraction of the time compared with ground-based methods, without compromising data quality.
The cost of working at heightcan be a barrier to crucial diagnostic and maintenance work being completed. For a fraction of the cost of scaffolding or a cherry picker, a drone can inspect the a roof, bridge or pylon, saving costs in both the short and long-term.
Along with time and cost, human safety is a prohibiting factor to working at height. A drone can allow a human to scale a building or structure or get an “eye-in-the-sky” view of a site or landscape, but with both feet planted firmly on the ground.
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