Drones are expected to become part of daily operations across industries as varied as insurance, agriculture, and journalism. Goldman Sachs report says that drone technologies will reach a total market size of $100 billion between 2020 and 2025. BCG estimates the industrial drone fleet in Europe and the US to be $50 billion by 2050 and more than 1 million units.
UAVs (drones) now demonstrate numerous possibilities to add business value. Potential business applications are wide-ranging and they offer disruptive opportunities for companies in different sectors due to their ability to drive efficiency and data analytics. So far, businesses have used drones largely in videography and photography, especially for marketing purposes, but there are many other applications of UAV technology that might surprise you. From agriculture to internet access, drones are a multipurpose tool that offers the potential to reimagine some of the most critical ways humanity operates.
Agriculture
Farmers can benefit from drones in several ways. In fact, many in the UAV industry site agriculture as an enormous area of opportunity for drone technology. Not only can drones save farmers money by helping them identify failing plants early and take inventory of crops, but the machines can also be used to map and study the farmland and its irrigation systems.
Architecture and construction
Architectural firms and construction contractors are also benefiting from the use of drones. Much like professionals in real estate, architects are using images and footage of a property to create 3D renderings of the structures they aim to build.
Delivery
Drone-based delivery services probably constitute one of the most obvious applications.
Drones-as-a-Service
Drones-as-a-Service is one of the concepts pioneered by the company Dronitech in India. The company aims to reduce the risks and time associated with using drones for business by providing different drone solutions to entrepreneurs and enterprises of all stripes.
Emergency Services
Using drones for emergency response services, particularly when it comes to medical needs, presents new opportunities for life-saving measures. Using drones to get eyes on a difficult situation, or to deliver medical supplies to stranded victims, could enhance the ability of emergency response physicians to offer care in difficult situations.
Engineering
Engineering firms are also utilizing drones on in-depth projects like oil pipelines, transmission cables, and maintenance inspections.
Training
Of course, new technologies means the need for education and training. Companies like Indian Academy of Drones train people on how to build and fly UAVs & also educate them with specific use cases by conducting drone mapping certificate programs.
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