Where Next for the Irrepressible Rise of the Drones?
Fri, 26. Jan 18
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As private ownership soars, it's only a matter of time before we see a drone in every household. How did this remarkable technology become available to the average citizen?
Not long ago, drones were simply something you read about in tech magazines. Or, if you were particularly interested, maybe saw in online videos. However, today the reality is that drones are entering our lives in a number of ways. Both as individuals and as customers of businesses, drones are more noticeable now than ever before. We're going to have a look at how we got here, and what lies in store in the future.
Drones Can Go Where Man Cannot
The obvious factor in the widespread availability of drones is the fact that the prices have dropped precipitously in the last few years. What was once just a toy for the rich, or a tool for those who needed it, is now widely available. Many high street computer shops stock a few different models. As a result, more and more people have decided to pick them up. The main draw tends to be photography. Obviously, drones have opened up possibilities that were practically unthinkable not long ago. But there are a number of other recreational uses for them that have become popular in recent years. Drone racing has taken off and is already picking up an impressively large fan base. And there are numerous other competitions that people are creating around this new technology. Things have gone so far so quickly that we are already seeing international conferences: the first International Drones Conference took place in Lausanne last year, bringing together such luminaries as entrepreneur Max Polyakov and the American Aerial Sports League.
Government Use of Drones Far Outstrips Private Use
The other big developments with drones have been their use by businesses and other organisations. Amazon has famously looked into deploying drones as delivery vehicles, but government agencies, particularly in the USA, have put the devices to far more varied use. There are many obvious ways that this technology can help law enforcement and emergency services departments. Unmanned aircraft remove any danger of injury to humans, so can be deployed in far more dangerous situations, even at risk of being destroyed. And the inconspicuous nature of a drone makes it perfect for reconnaissance and surveillance.
These are just a few of the developments we've seen over the past years. With private ownership soaring, it's not long before drones become a part of our everyday life. The repercussions this will have remains to be seen.
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