Applications Of Drones
The use of cutting-edge technologies such as IoT, AI, hyper-spectral imaging and processing, sensors, improved battery capacity and control, has further extended the utilisation of drones. As mentioned earlier, drones were initially used for military purposes as to reduce casualties in war and for strategic use in combat as they can reach strategic positions in battle fields. Then, drones started to be used for other purposes, but not as widely as today. Military use aside, many would perceive drones are for recreational use and personal hobbies. However, with promulgation of improved technology, has spark new interests of drone usage to improve relevant operations and product quality, in other words, widen the drone’s deployment perspective in respective industries. Among industries embracing drones are: 1. Agriculture 2. Archaeology 3. Architecture, engineering, and urban planning 4. Arts 5. Business 6. Communications 7. Earth Science & Environmental Sciences 8. Health & Safety 9. IT 10. Meteorology 11. Sports, recreation & entertainment The vantage point it provides is enabling us to reach new heights and depths used to be out of reach before commanding four (4) major dimensions, namely Aerial, Underwater, Land and Space. Here are some of the many applications of drones based on the dimensions as well sectors:
AERIAL
UNDERWATER
LAND
SPACE
1. Law Enforcement Surveillance 2. Visual Arts 3. Logistics 4. Weather Forecasting 5. Vlogging
1. Marine Exploration 2. Underwater Rescue 3. Oceanography 4. Sea Animal Critters 5. Ocean Toxicity Monitoring System
1. Assess Land Topography 2. Aerial Search and Rescue 3. Generate Maps
1. Improve
Communication Systems
2. Space Telescope 3. Planetary Drones 4. Studying Comets and Asteroids 5. Space Exploration
ENVIRONMENT/ ECOSYSTEM & AGRICULTURE
CLIMATE CHANGE
MEDIA
MILITARY
MEDICAL FIELD
1. Diary & Vlogging 2. Documentary Journalism 3. Extensive News Coverage & Update 4. Interviews 5. Travel Updates
1. Study Land Animal Behaviors 2. Volcanology
1. Military
1. Measuring the Current Air Pressure 2. Studying Tropical Cyclones 3. Analyzing Tornadoes 4. Climate studies
1. Ultrasonography Exploration 2. Dislodge Clogged Arteries 3. Endoscopy Procedures 4. Colonoscopy
Espionage 2. Unmanned
Military Arsenal 3. Monitor Security Threats in Battle Zones 4. Heat Sensor Detection
Experimentation
3. Search for
New Species of Animals and Plants 4. Time-Lapse on Flora 5. Cryptozoology Investigation 6. Explore Undiscovered Tribes 7. Precision farming 8. Crops improvement 9. Optimization of Land utilization
The Market Global drones market stood at over USD69 billion in 2017 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 11% to surpass USD141 billion by 2023, on the back of increasing use of drones in commercial and military applications as well as in surveillance activities. Moreover, technological advancements in commercial drones and rising use of drones for aerial remote sensing is further fuelling growth in the drone market, globally. Additionally, formulation of regulatory policies for optimal utilisation of drones along with increasing awareness about UAVs is further expected to positively influence the global drone market in the coming years.
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Malaysian Technology Strategic Outlook 2019/2020 Intergration of High Technology
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