Drones: Looking Us From Above

Drones are Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV's) which are controlled by a human or an onboard computer. Drones find multiple applications in logistics, agriculture, military, and goods delivery (frankly the list is endless). It is an IOT (Internet Of Things) device with really, really untapped potential and can offer an infinite list of services if put to use.

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What are we waiting for, let's have a complete overview of Drone Technology.


EVOLUTION


Drones found their initial usage in the military (just like most of the tech stuff!), it was used for intelligence gathering and surveillance purposes. Today drones find their application in various commercial sectors such as warehouse management, stock management, delivery of essential supplies and many more.


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CONSTRUCTION


Drones are sophisticated equipment with very simple architecture. Its basic components include rotors, motor, landing gears, accelerometer, altimeter, gyroscope, camera and a basic onboard computer. With these hardware and a basic drone software, one can make a good DIY Drone (just joking don't try to beat the safety regulations!).


APPLICATIONS


  • Agriculture: crop and soil health inspection, spraying fertilizers and pesticides. 

  • Infrastructure Inspection: for under-construction buildings and hard to reach areas.

  • Aerial photography: for huge events such as inauguration of bridges, weddings and also as a leisure hobby activity.


  • Warehouse And Inventory Management: stock verification of goods in the company warehouses and checking inventory for buffer stock management.

  • Military: Intelligence gathering, rescue operations etc.(well it will not help the military if everyone knows about it!)

  • Delivery: Drones are being used in delivering essential medical supplies in the least possible time. Amazon.com has emerged as a pioneer in same day delivery of small goods using drones.


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A LIST FOR ENTHUSIASTS (myself included!)

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  1. DJI FPV Combo: built for racing.

  2. Autel EVO: high-end video capability.

  3. DJI Mini 2: just 242 grams, one of the lightest drones.

  4. DJI Mavic 3: powerful drone with camera and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.

  5. DJI Air 2S: foldable design and sensor technology.

  6. Parrot Anafi: compact with advanced stabilization, making it wind resistant.

  7. Ryze Tello: a great one for beginners.

  8. PowerVision PowerEgg X: flies in all weather, lands on water, has AI capabilities and converts into a handheld camera.


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TO SUM UP:

Drones have helped in automation in various industries thereby increasing efficiency and reducing the time of critical operations such as inventory management. On the other hand it comes with the risks of misuse of technology in the hands of anti-social elements. Governments around the world are coming up with strict laws regarding drone usage keeping in mind the infinite IOT possibilities it has to offer.

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