5 (More) Cool and Creative Drone Uses

Some more clever ways drones are being used in different industries

Drones are also being increasingly used in beach safety by monitoring surf conditions and assisting in shark-spotting.

We believe the uses for drones in these areas will continue expanding in future.

#2: Sporting Events and Strategy

Sports are watched by billions of people worldwide, and viewers are always looking for new ways to consume media. Drones are enhancing the user experience by easily facilitating the capture of aerial shots for fans to enjoy the action  from a different point of view and presenters to analyse the game. Even in training, drone technology allows players to wear GPS tracking devices on the field, which sends signals to the drone to allow it to map player movement. This provides trainers with valuable information to build or enhance their team’s game plan.

If you want to see more about this, we highly recommend you check out our podcast with our RePL graduate Scott Barker. Scott has used drones in sports performance analysis for the Brisbane Broncos, the National Rugby League, and Netball Queensland - to name a few.

#3: Wine Making

Vineyards are taking the farming approach to the next level by examining grapes with the use of drones and infrared technology. Drones are being used to spot sick plants and even map vineyards down to the grape! That’s right, drones can give winemakers an indication of the quality of grape being grown and even an estimate of the total grape harvest.

#4: Construction

It’s hard to believe, yet the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology has used drones to create a rope bridge that is capable of holding a human. Experts believe the relationship between man and machine will only grow in the future - and we’re excited to see how the use of drones grows with it!

While drones being used to assist in the build of full structures may be a while away, we are still seeing drones being used in the construction industry to reduce costs and create project efficiencies, among other things.

# 5: Window Cleaning

Last but not least, drones are being developed to clean windows and buildings at high altitudes. Currently, it’s a dangerous job, but with drones this task can be completed quicker and more effectively - minimising the need for human risk.

We hope you enjoyed those examples! And who knows, maybe you've now got some new inspiration for how you can use your drone. If you need information on which Remote Pilot Licence is right for you, talk to us today.