There are many benefits to be gained when using drones
They are cost effective & produce faster results.
The Benefits in Summary
- They save time, & are quicker to deploy on a mission
- More cost effective & cheaper than a piloted aircraft/helicopter
- Easier to task & operationally flexible
- Ideal for inspections in hard to reach areas
- Can be flown outdoors & indoors in confined spaces
- They reduce the risk for all personnel
Low Impact
- Drones do not require expensive airfields, large helipads & the supporting infrastructure
- They are quieter than a piloted aircraft/helicopter & less likely to disturb wildlife
Risk Reduction
- The use of drones improves workers safety for routine inspections ranging from
- Remote areas & habitats
- Dense urban areas where it would be too complex to use a manned aircraft
- Useful for damage assessment after a natural/manmade disaster
- Drones can enter hazardous locations
- Drone can fly very low & go into confined spaces