Even though drones have been around for quite some time now, we haven’t been really utilizing this marvelous piece of technology to its full capabilities. While, tech enthusiasts have been excited by the concept of these unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for over a decade, algorithms, 3D mapping and programming are only starting to scratch the tip of the iceberg right now - and there is much left to explore.

As drones become a commercially employed technology across enterprises and industries, these three industry verticals have already begun evolving through the use of drones. Again, it’s not just about having a drone - it’s about how you use it to best leverage the endless possibilities that come along.

Law Enforcement:

Drones are already being used for various purposes by law enforcement agencies across the world. SkyeBrowse is also currently working with various police departments in the US, Australia, the Middle East and beyond to help them leverage their drone potential to the maximum,

Crime Scene Reconstruction is one example where drones can quickly create extremely detailed 3D maps of crime scenes that allow police to quickly clear out the actual crime scene while providing objective mission critical evidence for officers to study in full depth.

Other use cases include SWAT Location Intelligence, where drones can help map out a potential crime site, or a hostage situation with key details on entry/exit points etc., and Rapid Accident Reconstruction where drones can help wrap up the car accident report within minutes, opening the way for traffic and reducing the time at which officers could be at potential risk.

Check out this quick video to see what SkyeBrowse is doing with Queensland Police Department in Australia:

Disaster Relief:

Disaster Relief Authorities have already been using drones to study the impact of disasters such as landslides, earthquakes and forest fires among other scenarios. Good 3D mapping provides excellent detailed overview of the damage and helps in recovery by providing the right options to prioritize and focus. 

After a disaster (such as Hurrican Dorian), it becomes difficult for relief workers to assess structural damage on a micro level - it can also be considerably dangerous to do so in many situations. While it is critical to assess damages (for insurance purposes and otherwise) and analyze the impact after an event, equally important is to understand how to begin reconstruction and bringing normal life back to the affected area. Drones are one of the few tools that can help in both scenarios. Combined with the right software, drone imagery assists both search & rescue and reconstruction of the disaster sites.

Construction:

Whereas the use of drones has been on the rise in general and across all industries, one of the fastest growing commercial adopters is the construction industry where use of drones on the job site has been skyrocketing.

Drones have traditionally been used to collect real time data and video of the construction sites. However, novel 3D mapping technologies are here to maximize the potential of drones. By using autonomous drones to fully map the sites, construction companies are able to get access to unprecedented data leading to cost-savings. Construction companies are able to track progress at a micro level, as well as catch any problems much early as well. Consequentially, drones are currently playing a critical role in keeping construction projects on-time. 

Learn more about how you can utilize drones for your business. SkyeBrowse allows for 3D mapping via a drone in less than 2 minutes while using your own smartphone. Get in touch now and see how it works.