Module 1: Practical Applications
Lesson 1: Why use drones, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s)
AIFS Drone Curriculum Package
In this presentation
Did you know that drones can save lives?
In addition to taking pictures and video, drones can be used to assist in natural and manmade disasters, support law enforcement, contribute to safe infrastructure maintenance and management, streamline agriculture management, and give media access to hard-to-reach places.
Skilled drone operators are highly valued!
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Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists earn $132,150 per year.
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Camera Operators for Television, Video, and Film earn $80,240 per year.
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Electro-Mechanical and Mechantronics Technologists and Technicians earn $66,820 per year.
Common Uses of Drones
As technology advances, the uses of drones continue to expand.
What are the top drone applications?
The future of drones is promising!
Drones in Agriculture
SUMMARY
The farming operations of today look quite different than even a few decades ago. New technology has allowed the growers of today to optimize each part of their operations — from field spraying to grow cycles and crop health.
SPRAYING A FIELD WITH A UAV
The results? Improved crop quality and a higher yield rate without intense manual labor. Drones can be used on nearly any kind of crop, including rice, wheat, corn, citrus trees, cotton, and much more.
Amazon to begin delivering with drones
“We’re building something different. We’ve created a sophisticated and industry-leading sense-and-avoid system that will enable operations without visual observers and allow our drone to operate at greater distances while safely and reliably avoiding other aircraft, people, pets, and obstacles.”
Uber Air (Not a UAV)
THE PLANE
Joby Aviation’s aircraft is a piloted, five-seat vehicle capable of both vertical takeoff and landing and highly efficient, wingborne forward flight.
RANGE
It is capable of speeds of 200 miles per hour and can fly over 150 miles on a single charge.
QUIET FLIGHT
The aircraft is 100 times quieter than conventional aircraft during takeoff and landing, and near-silent when flying overhead.
Airobotics
THE FUTURE OF DRONES
Airobotics provide a fully autonomous drone platform.
Airobotics is different than other drone and application providers by providing a one-stop-shop solution to drones.
The Future
AGRICULTURE
Like many industries, drones will continue to be implemented in agricultural practices. As technology advances, so will the applications of drones in agriculture.
VERSATILITY
The possibilities are endless.
TRANSPORTATION
As drones evolve, so will the options for the types of things they are able to carry.