(And we are not just referring to something like what #AmazonDrone does)

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) are also commonly known as ‘Drones’. These are used as flights with no pilots. Drones were first introduced for military purposes, however, over the period of time, they have evolved to be useful to civilians and for commercial purposes, especially in the United States. As UAVs and UASs offer an inexpensive way to put cameras and sensors as their payloads, it is easy to capture images and collect data.

UAV Journalism:

Drone technology can potentially be cutting edge for the news and journalism industry. In a situation of crisis, drones can reduce risk to the reporters and they can act as a very useful tool in capturing images or videos at a lower cost. Examples of this could be during a report on a flood or a protest.

For Safety, Search and Rescue:

It must have been one of the rarest cases when a victim of an automobile accident in Saskatchewan, Canada, was saved just because of a drone. As drones come with many technologies like GPS, heat-sensing, etc., they can act as an aid for this purpose. Moreover, aerial photography can act as a very powerful surveillance system, helping to monitor the safety regulations in vulnerable areas.

Monitoring Construction Sites:

UASs are already making a great impact in the construction and real estate sector. Despite the public concerns, most construction companies are finding drones to be very useful. The UASs can be used as a tool for surveillance, showing potential clients an aerial overview of the location, monitoring construction sites for safety purposes, inspection of already constructed building and much more.

Movies & Live Events:

After the ban-lift on use of UAVs by Federal Aviation Administration on the Motion Picture Associations of America, the film industry is predicting to develop a different generation of movies. Along with the use of UAVs in movie production, there has been an increase in the use of unmanned aerial systems by live events across the world.

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