UAV's provide many benefits when used for missions
They are cost effective & produce faster results.
Benefits 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
- They improve inspection worker's safety
- In Remote areas & habitats
- Dense urban areas where it is too complex to use a manned aircraft
- Do damage assessment after a disaster
- They can enter hazardous locations
- Fly very low & go into confined spaces