CHAPTER 3
Scope of Quadcopter Drone
The standardization of controls and capabilities of drone-driven IoT will occur thanks to industry diffusion, regulation, and economics. This is an enormous opportunity for drone manufacturers who will naturally start to use similar apps, tools, and interfaces. The market for commercial/ civilian drones is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19% between 2015 and 2020. The following industries may benefit tremendously from this commercialization of drones:
- Agriculture – Aerial or orthographic surveillance of land to identify and control potential crop threats, such as pests or fungus infestations, will be possible. Soil irregularities, like water saturation and erosion, might be easily found. Moreover, aerial drones could scan fruit for sugar and temperature variables to seek out potential problems and also identify areas for selecting crops at optimal times.
- Mining – Drone-driven IoT can be used to survey and audit various aspects of mining operations, including berm erosion, road analysis, subsidence, directing automated ground vehicles, and security.
- Construction – Drone-driven IoT can be used to survey build sites, monitor operations and progress, provide 3D mapping, inspect construction materials and check security.
- Utilities – Power lines, turbines, towers, and dams can be inspected by drone-driven IoT. Property surveys, equipment monitoring, and security functions also can be performed by drone-driven IoT.
- Delivery Services – Drone deliveries could begin as soon as regulations are set and services are available to expand operations.
Fig.4 Scope of Quadcopter Drone in Delivery service
- Film and tv – Drones are already getting used to mounting cameras and taking aerial shots which were previously possible only by the utilization of helicopters. Drones have provided a less noisy and vibration-free medium in this sector.
- Emergency Services – Drone driving is often used for traffic surveillance and accident assessment. they will even be wont to carry equipment, water, relief packages, and supply other logistical support functions.
Quadcopter drones have a wide range of applications and their scope is rapidly growing. Here are some of the key areas where quadcopter drones are currently used:
- Aerial photography and videography: Quadcopter drones equipped with high-resolution cameras are widely used for capturing stunning aerial footage for the film, television, and other media.
- Agriculture: Drones are being used to inspect crops, monitor crop health, and for precise crop spraying.
- Delivery services: Companies are exploring the use of drones for the delivery of packages, especially in remote or hard-to-reach areas.
- Inspection and maintenance: Quadcopter drones are used to inspect bridges, towers, wind turbines, pipelines, and other large structures to reduce the need for dangerous manual inspections.
- Emergency response: Drones equipped with cameras and sensors can be used in emergency situations, such as search and rescue operations, to survey disaster zones, and assess the damage.
- Environmental monitoring: Drones can be used to collect data on wildlife populations, monitor illegal poaching and other environmental threats, and gather data on climate change.
- Military and security: Quadcopter drones are used by military and law enforcement agencies for surveillance, reconnaissance, and target acquisition.
- Research and education: Drones are used in scientific research and education to gather data on the environment, geography, and more.
These are some of the areas where quadcopter drones are being used. The scope of quadcopter drones is constantly expanding as new technologies are developed and new applications are found.
